The workout...

[Thule1986]

So i decided to ditch the Zumba for now and walk and jog....my housemates joined me so theres 3 of us and you should have seen me....my tongue mas hanging outof my mouth...m so unfit it hurts...we did 30 min omw...I never wanna go back again.haha

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Good for you Thule,

I haven't got to jogging and doubt I ever will, but I can relate to the pain and obvious signs of torture

After 8 weeks, my fitness levels are improving, I don't sound quite as much like a steam train as I did and the same will be true for you.

Why don't you join the Kicking the Kilometers to dust thread, posted by Lizzie every Monday, it's a great incentive to get out there and just do it

[Thule1986 in reply to moreless]

U know joggings an overstatement lol, i sound like a steam train hahaaa...my friend even said dont faint!dont faint!...okay will look out for the thread on monday...

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Thule1986]

Ha ha, the first time I went out with my OH, he kept checking his phone for reception in case he had to call an ambulance!

I'll look out for you on Monday. Count up the kms you do, so you can log them

[Thule1986 in reply to moreless]

Omg how do I count km?thats hectic?any app I can use on my side of the world?

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Thule1986]

Oh crumbs, you're talking to a dinosaur here, I have to count steps and convert, but there are apps that will do the same. Give me a few minutes to have a scout about and see if I can come up with the answer for you.

What side of the world are we talking about here?

[Thule1986]

South Africa looolsss...will check also on my android...

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Thule1986]

I had a look at the myfitnesspal site, but don't know if it only counts calories. I'm sure some people use their phones as pedometers. I bought a pedometer, but couldn't get it to work, although I know others have more success.

Sorry I haven't been more use to you.

South Africa, no wonder you were suffering. I'm rubbish in the heat

[sueper in reply to Thule1986]

Hi Thule, you could try mapmywalk on android - a great little app. You can set it to km or miles. If you input your weight it will work out your cals too.

I have a Garmin GPS watch which is fab - I have found the gadgets have really kept me focussed. I aim for 10 miles of recorded walking a week - this means I go out for a walk, I don't count the general schlepping about which is usually limited to walking to a from the car.

Good luck with your walking/jogging

[Thule1986 in reply to sueper]

Thanks Sueper...m checking on it as i respond...a watch is actually more convienient..

[sueper in reply to Thule1986]

I love the watch but they are a bit pricey - for me its been worth every penny! Much easier to track your distance on the watch and it keeps a record of your best times too.

[Zest Healthy BMI]

Hi Thule1986,

Brilliant that you're enjoying those walks and jogging too - 30 minute in one go is really impressive.

I have an app on my phone called S Health but it was provided when I got the phone. I imagine having a fitbit or similar pedometer might be good - I usually have to put my phone into a bag on my back so it comes with me to help me count my steps. I think there are more handy things.

Lizzy told me that 10,000 steps equals 7.5 km - and I know Moreless has a good formula for converting, but my Maths head made me freeze with fright at trying to work it out...!

Anyway, hope you're enjoying your week.

Lowcal

[Thule1986]

Hey guys...I got an app called fitApp on android it counts km/s for walks running cycling etc, will tell you tomorrow if it works..thank you s much Moreless and LowCal...I guess I need a bag myself because my phone is a bit biggish..5 inch screen...now I have another problem if anyone has a solution please share, I am asthmatic and after my run I have been wheezing the whole day does anyone have a suggestion?is there a special pump for running

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Thule1986]

Hi Thule,

Glad you sorted out your app, hope you have more success with it than I did with the pedometer

I'm sorry, I can't help you at all with the asthma query.

[Thule1986 in reply to moreless]

Hey Moreless..got sorted on the asthma, went to my gp she sorted me out with two different pumps, one is symbicort a preventative...an the apps working wonders am enjoying it...

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Thule1986]

Fantastic! A win win situation

[Portlandprincess]

Thanks for the heads up on app fit...will check it out.

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I know I will never do exercise outside of the gym. I did 35 mins cross train and 15 mins walk. I just hope this wobbles some fat off. 😄

[Thule1986 in reply to Hidden]

I dont have the gym option aqua....rural areas....luckily theres a road....I m like a steam train on the road