Walking tracker. Steps or Miles

[LittleLynne]

I like walking. Can anyone help me to find a tracker eg the easiest to set up pedometer or app. I am new on here and would value help getting started at a beginner level. What should I aim at each day. Thank you

[Activity2004]

What type of phone do you have (Iphone/Android)? Different phones have different apps you can get on either GooglePlay or App Store for Iphone. I use an app for walking and Diabetes management. I keep track of when I get a mile. I've done a mile so far today, but during the week, it's a little more since I walk around at my job. The app I use is also free. Did you want a free app?

[LittleLynne in reply to Activity2004]

A free app would be great, I've to an iPhone 4 thanks😊

[Activity2004 in reply to LittleLynne]

Go to the App Store for Apple and check out the free apps for walking

[Realfoodieclub]

There is a good iPhone app that is only free for today as a special offer it is called runstatic pro. I used it for running but I have also used it for walking. It does distances and calories rather than steps but it is worth a look just because it is free today.

[LittleLynne in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Thank you😊 Where can I purchase this please

[Realfoodieclub in reply to LittleLynne]

It was on the iTunes Store for apps.

Runtastic PRO Running, Jogging and Fitness Tracker by runtastic

appsto.re/gb/CyK2v.i

I have bought it already so don't know if it has gone back to the original price. If it has this is a good free one

Pedometer Step Counter & Walk Tracker by Runtastic by runtastic

appsto.re/gb/5FGzA.i

[LittleLynne in reply to Realfoodieclub]

🙂thank you

[LittleLynne in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Thank you 🙂

[Thegirlabouttown]

Hey there

I have been using a fitbit bracelet for ages. They are about £100 new but can buy cheaper ones that do the same job. EBay is also full of people selling new ones, as they got them as presents but never using them

I could not live without my Fitbit Charge

[LittleLynne in reply to Thegirlabouttown]

Thank you. Yes I've heard of this. I will take a look😊

[runswithdogs]

I personally like knowing the distance I've traveled. That way I can visualize it, or plot it on a map. That way I also have a sense when I'm reading about walks or trails what I'm capable of. I don't have the same sense with steps.

[LittleLynne in reply to runswithdogs]

Thank you 😊

[suemcnair]

I had my Fitbit for Christmas and wouldn't be without it!! Fitbit Alta ideal for women and tells you how many steps you have taken how many calories you have burned doing, if you enter what you have eaten fior the day it tells you how much to work off etc Oh and very easy to set up with iPhone and computer!!

[LittleLynne in reply to suemcnair]

Sounds ideal. Thank you😊

[Fran182716]

Or if you want something low tech I have a small pedometer, it's an moron cost about £25, tucks in pocket or bra. You set your stride length for it to measure distance so not as accurate as a gps tracker, but I prefer to count steps if I'm measuring, I am very short so I travel a disappointing distance compared to someone with longer legs for the same number of steps!

[Fran182716]

That should say OMRON - flipping auto correct !!!

[LittleLynne in reply to Fran182716]

😀thank you

[Daisy1925]

Fitbit Fan

I started with a basic Fitbit which was very motivating. I then changed to Fitbit HR which also monitors my heart rate. It is brilliant. I walk at least 50 miles a week! I track my calories in, activities etc. I love the charts and stats so you can see how you are doing over a week, month or 3 months. So even if you have a bad day you can see the bigger picture. I've lost 26 lbs in 12 weeks. Well worth the money. Also have a collie cross who likes to walk 2 - 3 hours a day! Good luck. Daisy

[LittleLynne in reply to Daisy1925]

Thank you🙂

[BadHare]

Try downloading an app for your phone. Some are free, but otherwise they're not expensive.

10,000 steps a day is recommended, I don't remember who by. This is about 7km/4miles for me as I'm 162cm. Some will allow you to put in height & weight & can tell how many calories used, too.

[Sm014]

I have sheath app on my phone and it tracks my steps automatically. I also bought my slf a fit bit which you can sync to your phone and dowbloat the app

[LittleLynne in reply to Sm014]

Thank you 😊

[LittleLynne in reply to Sm014]

Thank you 😊

[tine510]

I use a fitbit I got for my sixtieth its great but I go swimming but can't wear it in the pool,Groupon has one for twenty pounds and you can use it for walking, running, swimming, calorie counting logging exercise ect, thinking of buying one.

[ShadowDee]

That's a good idea. Right now I just use the strava app. For eg. today my daughter, stepson and myself walked 9.9km in our area. Not all at once. It was such a gorgeous day we went back out again. I googled and converted this steps 12883. Not bad for a day. I'm just very happy the kids are joining me in trying to keep active.

I am curious about the couch to 5k app. I don't know if I'm ready for that. (I'm not much of a jogger!) But I wouldn't mind losing weight before summer.

I'm also horrible at diets!!

The next few months are going to be interesting. lol

[Activity2004 in reply to ShadowDee]

ShadowDee ,

Would you be able to count carbs for each meal? This can help with weight loss and blood sugar control.

[ShadowDee in reply to Activity2004]

I think that's the only thing I've never done. I've never tried calculating my carbs. If it's easy I'll give it go.

[Activity2004 in reply to ShadowDee]

Okay. I will send you a quick pm and let you know how to start with the totaling for carb counting in a minute. Please keep an eye out for the note.

[ShadowDee in reply to Activity2004]

Fantastic, thanks!

[Activity2004 in reply to ShadowDee]

It's sent now. Please check!