Wellness

[SouthernBee]

@Nightowlz : Very interesting information and questions. I will do more   research on the fitbit flex. Thanks.

[Zhills]

Amazfit by Amazon records steps, heart rate, sleep, etc.  Goes to App on smartphone!

[wagirl]

I have the apple watch that does a great job----had a Fitbit--it just tracked the movement of my arm---was doing 1000 "steps" every morning just getting out of bed and down the stairs,  even tho it did not involved that many actual  steps---

[cindyNC]

@SouthernBee I was doing a search online and you might want to look at earbuds or headphones - there are some that track steps.  My new hearing aids will do that for me. 

[MoJoV]

Im on my second fitbit alta. It's very simple and syncs up with your cell phone easily.  I don't need all the bells and whistles of some fit bits and apple products.  My Alta tells me the steps and miles I walk which is all I want. It can record sleep, too, but I don't.

Its a very good way to get yourself going. I try to best my steps from the day before. Sometimes I do sometimes I don't.  I usually get between 90000-12000 a day.  Hope you find one you like, they help.

[Nightowlz]

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@wagirl wrote:

I have the apple watch that does a great job----had a Fitbit--it just tracked the movement of my arm---was doing 1000 "steps" every morning just getting out of bed and down the stairs,  even tho it did not involved that many actual  steps---

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@wagirl 

That arm movement adds the steps. I put my fitbit in my pants pocket. I have counted as I walked to see if it got the right amount of steps. It does for me. At least I have some idea how much I'm walking.

[ID2]

I love my Fitbit Versa!

[Sweetbay magnolia]

@SouthernBee , I swear by a small pocket pedometer purchased through Amazon,  "Pedusa PE-771".  $13.87.

Put it in your pocket, and it tracks steps, minutes walked, calories burned, distance travelled.  It also comes with a clip if you'd prefer to wear it that way.

I keep mine in my pocket all day, whether I'm going for a "walk", or just going about my daily chores.

It's not hard to program, really, though I find it best not to think too much about it and just follow the instructions.  It's not as easy as some of the newer devices - it's linear, and you have to push a few buttons, but it works beautifully!

[SouthernBee]

@Sweetbay magnolia :I have this one and was having much  trouble trying to reset it and put the pedometer app on my cell phone.

[Sweetbay magnolia]

Hi, @SouthernBee .  Mine doesn't use an app - it's just raw data.

Total steps reset automatically at some point (I don't even pay attention to that - just the daily steps) - the daily steps reset automatically at midnight (it has an internal clock, which is handy for knowing the time).

There is a manual reset button, also.

I've compared it to what my iPhone health app records and it's close.  And it's a small kidney shaped thing that you can't even feel in your pocket.  Comes in cute colors.

Anyway, luck finding something that works, and keeps you motivated!