Forum Discussion
Gadgetry confusion ... advice needed
Being in my
late 60s and a bit overweight I am trying to get a bit fitter. I would like to know how many steps I do when
I go for a walk and how hard my heart is working when I ride my old bike.
...
If all else fails, you could try timing 500 steps (you’d have to
count them). Then you can calculate
know how many steps you have walked in multiples of minutes. For example, I walk about 900 steps in 10 minutes (as @Mira says, I try and walk fairly briskly on my short legs rather than stroll). For me, 5500 steps is about 3 kms. I tried too to buy a simple pedometer - either you and I are the only demand for them or everyone is much more keen to push the more expensive models! Luckily I do have a smart phone, which does the job simply and well. Best wishes.
count them). Then you can calculate
know how many steps you have walked in multiples of minutes. For example, I walk about 900 steps in 10 minutes (as @Mira says, I try and walk fairly briskly on my short legs rather than stroll). For me, 5500 steps is about 3 kms. I tried too to buy a simple pedometer - either you and I are the only demand for them or everyone is much more keen to push the more expensive models! Luckily I do have a smart phone, which does the job simply and well. Best wishes.