FabSwingers.com forum: Steps

By *.R.M OP Man
over a year ago

Norfolk

No not the 90’s band but steps from walking. Just recently I’ve made a concerted effort to do at least 10,000 steps a day, be it walking or running. I’m interested to know how many other forumites count their steps…..

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By *hesblokeMan
over a year ago

Derbyshire village

Don't do the joke, don't do the joke...

Used to use a pedometer on my phone but I wasn't really sure how accurate it was (spoilers - not very) but it was interesting to see the numbers add up.

I recall that I had to ignore probably half the 'steps' it counted but still did 15000 a day so not so bad

Darn it, you start at 5,6,7,8!

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By *.R.M OP Man
over a year ago

Norfolk

"Don't do the joke, don't do the joke...

Used to use a pedometer on my phone but I wasn't really sure how accurate it was (spoilers - not very) but it was interesting to see the numbers add up.

I recall that I had to ignore probably half the 'steps' it counted but still did 15000 a day so not so bad

Darn it, you start at 5,6,7,8!"

You went there

I use my garmin it’s fairly accurate

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a vivoactive... I don't really like it

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By *hesblokeMan
over a year ago

Derbyshire village

"Don't do the joke, don't do the joke...

Used to use a pedometer on my phone but I wasn't really sure how accurate it was (spoilers - not very) but it was interesting to see the numbers add up.

I recall that I had to ignore probably half the 'steps' it counted but still did 15000 a day so not so bad

Darn it, you start at 5,6,7,8!

You went there

I use my garmin it’s fairly accurate "

I couldn't resist!!

Which model do you have, may have a look

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By *.R.M OP Man
over a year ago

Norfolk

"I walk around 10km day - My daily average is around 15.5km, but I've had a few days off recently

That’s a lot, what is your 12 month total?

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By *.R.M OP Man
over a year ago

Norfolk

"Don't do the joke, don't do the joke...

Used to use a pedometer on my phone but I wasn't really sure how accurate it was (spoilers - not very) but it was interesting to see the numbers add up.

I recall that I had to ignore probably half the 'steps' it counted but still did 15000 a day so not so bad

Darn it, you start at 5,6,7,8!

You went there

I use my garmin it’s fairly accurate

I couldn't resist!!

Which model do you have, may have a look

I have a Fenix 5 X as I use it for other sports but most are quite good

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Since working from home my steps have massively dropped.

"tragedy" (sorry)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I walk around 10km day - My daily average is around 15.5k steps, but I've had a few days off recently

That’s a lot, what is your 12 month total? "

I only started in March

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a fitbit. Love to hit the 10k but since covid, sheilding someone etc that's gone out of the window. I'd like to get back to it though. Maybe in a couple of weeks I can.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I walk around 10km day - My daily average is around 15.5k steps, but I've had a few days off recently

Corrected

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By *hesblokeMan
over a year ago

Derbyshire village

"Don't do the joke, don't do the joke...

Used to use a pedometer on my phone but I wasn't really sure how accurate it was (spoilers - not very) but it was interesting to see the numbers add up.

I recall that I had to ignore probably half the 'steps' it counted but still did 15000 a day so not so bad

Darn it, you start at 5,6,7,8!

You went there

I use my garmin it’s fairly accurate

I couldn't resist!!

Which model do you have, may have a look

I have a Fenix 5 X as I use it for other sports but most are quite good

I'll have a look, thanks.

The phone one is Better Best Forgotten.

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By *.R.M OP Man
over a year ago

Norfolk

"I have a vivoactive... I don't really like it"
what don’t you like about it?

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By *icearmsMan
over a year ago

KIDLINGTON

I have a garmin vivoactive3. I like it and gives a good accurate output on steps etc.i use it for other sports too.

Unfortunately with work being so hectic I've spent more time sitting than moving. I guess that's the issue when at home it's easy to not move.

I started a new health kick yesterday as its time to get fitter again. Got to 10,682 yesterday and will make sure I'm above 10k today.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have a vivoactive... I don't really like it what don’t you like about it? "

Everything.. It's irritating to charge, its huge, the battery runs down really fast (gps kills it)...

It doesn't understand my gym classes

It's always switching on and blinding me at night when i twist my wrist, it keeps me awake at night with its stupid green lights flashing

It cannot tell when i am asleep vs awake in bed.. It once thought i was REM when I'd been working for 1.5 hours (had peed, showered, gone up /down two flights of stairs)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have a vivoactive... I don't really like it what don’t you like about it?

Everything.. It's irritating to charge, its huge, the battery runs down really fast (gps kills it)...

It doesn't understand my gym classes

It's always switching on and blinding me at night when i twist my wrist, it keeps me awake at night with its stupid green lights flashing

It cannot tell when i am asleep vs awake in bed.. It once thought i was REM when I'd been working for 1.5 hours (had peed, showered, gone up /down two flights of stairs)

You need to look into the Fenix range!!

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

After an

moment with the scales at the end of January I started walking and step counting - started with a target of 6000 steps a day and have now increased that to doing around 12000 most days - in fact Saturday I did 34000+

My step counter doesn't do steps on the history side - but for comparison last year I walked the equivalent of almost 137km - this year since the end of January I have done 1470km!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a Garmin that tracks my steps and loooooots of other stats, stress levels, heart rate, maps out walks etc.

I find it very handy but I don't make a daily effort to reach any set target as such.

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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

I love walking in the mountains, but I’d never bothered counting steps.

Did get an app recently, for a particular reason that evades me now! Found it quite addictive.

What shocked me was how low the count was on days working from home, compared to days in the workplace doing a relatively sedentary job. It was way lower.

All interesting stuff.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"After an

My step counter doesn't do steps on the history side - but for comparison last year I walked the equivalent of almost 137km - this year since the end of January I have done 1470km!!"

You are one of the reasons i managed to make it a daily habit

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By *LiamMan
over a year ago

Midlands

I do, my days at work I average around 30000, days off about 15000

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

"I love walking in the mountains, but I’d never bothered counting steps.

Did get an app recently, for a particular reason that evades me now! Found it quite addictive.

What shocked me was how low the count was on days working from home, compared to days in the workplace doing a relatively sedentary job. It was way lower.

All interesting stuff."

I used to do a minimum of 15k steps every day, but since covid and working from home I maybe hit that once every few weeks when I deliberately go for a walk.

Most days at home I'm lucky to hit 5k steps - you're right, it's far lower at home than even in an office doing a sedentary job.

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By *urls and DressesWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere near here

At the moment I’m aiming for 10,000, I’m getting close to reaching 15,000 again after a period of not being able to do much

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think I did around 17,000 Saturday

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When I first decided to get fit and shed my excess weight, I upped my steps to 10k a day! Worked well, lost 5 stone in 4 months (along with overhauling my diet) and I can actually walk long distances easily now!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"No not the 90’s band but steps from walking. Just recently I’ve made a concerted effort to do at least 10,000 steps a day, be it walking or running. I’m interested to know how many other forumites count their steps….."

I aim for at least 10K steps on a rest day. I measure on a Garmin Fenix 6 Pro

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

I use my Apple Watch, I always count my steps. It varies, but I never do less than 10,000 a day

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By *urplechesterCouple
over a year ago

chester

I don’t count my steps as for me that can get a little addictive, but I never sit down so know I do well over 10k a day! Also little legs equals double the steps to get anywhere at all haha! Miss PC

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By *.R.M OP Man
over a year ago

Norfolk

"When I first decided to get fit and shed my excess weight, I upped my steps to 10k a day! Worked well, lost 5 stone in 4 months (along with overhauling my diet) and I can actually walk long distances easily now! "

5 stone in 4 months is very impressive

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By *.R.M OP Man
over a year ago

Norfolk

"I use my Apple Watch, I always count my steps. It varies, but I never do less than 10,000 a day

Are apple watches accurate?

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"Since working from home my steps have massively dropped.

"tragedy" (sorry) "

Since I converted to a standing desk a few years ago mine have massively increased, weight dropped, core is much stronger and no longer get any back issues,

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

As much as it’s an arbitrary amount based on questionable data, it’s still a useful goal to aim for.

My steps dropped massively over the first part of the year due to injury and a change in job but I’m getting them back up now, walking to the shops rather than driving is a big help as well. It’s easy to be lazy and just drive

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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago

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I count my steps daily, I aim for 10,000. I used to do that easily everyday, now I am managing it a few times a week but I intend to get it back up there daily.

I used to have a target of 12.500 but I lowered it to tend to make it more achievable for the moment.

Yesterday, I was very active so I did actually manage 18,000.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don’t count them purposely but my watch keeps a track… but if you’re aiming for a goal then it’s beneficial

if not then just keep active and make it fun

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I keep track of them but I don't have a specific target. Walking is only one way of being active do I don't focus on it.

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By *ittyandtheboyCouple
over a year ago

Behind the bike shed!

Yea I (The Boy) do. Around 20-25k a day.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I think I did around 17,000 Saturday

All those bars in Nottingham

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I think I did around 17,000 Saturday

All those bars in Nottingham "

Haha…yeah…

actually following the wrong direction to the castle & The Robin Hood statue

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By *indergirlWoman
over a year ago

somewhere, someplace

I've got an honor band 5, pretty accurate on logging steps.

I average anywhere between 10-15k steps a day with commuting and just work

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By *.R.M OP Man
over a year ago

Norfolk

Sitting at a desk all day doesn’t help but a run should put that right

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

Is it too childish to..

3 steps to heaven?

The 12 step program

The big Ben film 39 steps..

Step 1.. You find a girl to love... Now you'll be humming that song all afternoon. And follow steps 1 2 and 3.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

5,6,7,8.....

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