steps

10026278
on 4/16/14 3:45 am - Canada

I am going to buy a pedometer to count my steps. Not sure how they work our just how many steps I should be working towards. Now ok guys this is a 62 yr young Granny here that does not exercise up untill now. So im talking just starting the basics but I am doing it!! Any advice as to how many steps I should be aiming for. Thanks Val

Patm
on 4/16/14 4:49 am - Ontario, Canada

RNY on 01/20/12

I am a young 63 yr old non granny. On good days I try for 8000 to 10000. On bad days I get about 4000. It really is great motivation to get moving. Dr Oz (who I barely tolerate says 10, 000 should be your goal per day)

Join the new Spring Step challenge. There are people of all abilities on it.

northernga1
on 4/16/14 5:07 am - Elliot Lake, Canada

might i suggest a good item to purchase for tracking your steps alot of people use Fitbit its syncs with myfitnesspal app and on computers. http://www.amazon.ca/Fitbit-Wireless-Activity-Sleep-Wristband/dp/B00BSQ6734/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397675167&sr=8-1&keywords=fit+bit

10026278
on 4/16/14 7:30 am - Canada

Hey its me Val what is Fit bit??

northernga1
on 4/16/14 9:36 am - Elliot Lake, Canada

wrist band you can buy to wear it will track steps, distance, and calories burned and tracks your sleep. alot of ladies use a fitbit , its like a pedometer. It will sync with your phone app or a bunch of different fitness apps. Pretty neat you can buy them at future shop or best buy, on amazon.ca. http://www.fitbit.com/flex

10026278
on 4/16/14 9:44 am - Canada

Are they hard to operate or figure out im not very tech savy? Do you think that the source would have them here?

10026278
on 4/16/14 9:45 am - Canada

Are they expensive?

4-Jane
on 4/16/14 10:47 am - Canada

I'm more tech challenged than most but I have owned one for close to year and do not know how to operate it yet. One of my issues is it did not come with a manual. The cost was 100.00, I'm thinking of trying to pay someone to help me work it or understand it as it's costly to have sitting in its original box......and I'm not yet 50 but not a computer person. If doing it again I would only buy if they offered a user guide and lessons on usage

Respectfully Jane