FabSwingers.com forum: 10,000 steps a day

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

Is what we should be doing.

That to me sounds a hell of a lot. Id realistically only be doing about 1,000.

Ive installed an application on my phone and its like a pedometer.. since using it i've been doing around 4,000. Still quite a bit off the recommendation but im thrilled and pleased as punch with my efforts.

Can link FBook contacts too it, ive added my mum and now we get competitive lol

How many do you think you do a day?

btw the ap is called 'noom walk' and doesnt drain battery at all and constantly runs without you needing to 'start' it

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

I used to do this and averaged around 12000 steps a day but haven't done it in ages

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By *ot monkey71Couple
over a year ago

middlesbrough

Alcoholics anonymous only have 10 steps.

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

If I remember correctly there's about 2000 steps in a mile (on average), and most people walk a mile in around 18 or so minutes, so you'd be looking at around an hour and a half of walking each day, its not that difficult.

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

"I used to do this and averaged around 12000 steps a day but haven't done it in ages

i will build up slowly.. me n Amber went for a stomp around a lake at 9am.. she's exhausted bless haha

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By *adyGardenWoman
over a year ago

LONDON (se)

"Alcoholics anonymous only have 10 steps.

I thought it was 12

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By *r-UniqueMan
over a year ago

Carmarthenshire

Can't find it

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

"If I remember correctly there's about 2000 steps in a mile (on average), and most people walk a mile in around 18 or so minutes, so you'd be looking at around an hour and a half of walking each day, its not that difficult."

for you it might not be 'that difficult'.. but you are not me

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By *adyGardenWoman
over a year ago

LONDON (se)

"Alcoholics anonymous only have 10 steps.

I thought it was 12 "

Yup just googled lol

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By *ot monkey71Couple
over a year ago

middlesbrough

"Alcoholics anonymous only have 10 steps.

I thought it was 12 "

I will take your word for that

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

I have been using a pedometer for about a month now. On an average day I manage 10,000 no problem and some days I go way over. I did have to work up to it though and on lazy days I won't get any where near it.

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

for you it might not be 'that difficult'.. but you are not me

Well you don't have to do it all at once, maybe you could start at something fairly easy like just 1 miles a day, then add five minutes each week?

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

Have you used it when you have been at work as I bet you will be surprised how much you walk there.

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

"Have you used it when you have been at work as I bet you will be surprised how much you walk there. "

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

"Well you don't have to do it all at once, maybe you could start at something fairly easy like just 1 miles a day, then add five minutes each week?"

Thats what im doing,, only had the ap for 4 days now and me and my mum are going against each other

(i can see what shes done, and she can see mine) i know a lap around my street is approx 600 so just do several of those each day

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

"Have you used it when you have been at work as I bet you will be surprised how much you walk there. "

i terminated my employment end of last month.. but im sure it would have been a lot

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

I've an app on my phone and use that...

I walk to and from work and do well over the 1000 steps!! But it's all good for you

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

"Have you used it when you have been at work as I bet you will be surprised how much you walk there.

i terminated my employment end of last month.. but im sure it would have been a lot "

Ah ok I didn't know.

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

I walk to and from work and do well over the 1000 steps!! "

10,000 lucy!

***runs away***

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

I've told Mrs P she should walk at least two mike per day.

Then with any luck by the end of the week she'll be fourteen miles away.

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

i reckon i do at least four miles a day .. do i get extra for staircases

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

"i reckon i do at least four miles a day .. do i get extra for staircases "

There is a set of steps near me 105 of them. They nearly killed me first time I did them but they nothing compared to the 193 steps at covent garden tube station.

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

I walk to and from work and do well over the 1000 steps!!

10,000 lucy!

***runs away***"

Oops silly Lucy!!

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By *nigmatic1Woman
over a year ago

A seaside town near you!

"I've told Mrs P she should walk at least two mike per day.

Then with any luck by the end of the week she'll be fourteen miles away. "

Lol

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

Has anyone used shape-up trainers? And were they beneficial?

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

"Has anyone used shape-up trainers? And were they beneficial?"

I have a pair and not too keen on them. The soles are rounded and very bouncy, you really have to concentrate on how you walk in them. I much rather my air nikes.

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

"Has anyone used shape-up trainers? And were they beneficial?

I have a pair and not too keen on them. The soles are rounded and very bouncy, you really have to concentrate on how you walk in them. I much rather my air nikes."

I've recently bought some shape-ups, I find them rather comfy. Have any of you used shape-up trainers for two or three months say, and noticed a change in your in physique?

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest

"I've told Mrs P she should walk at least two mike per day.

Then with any luck by the end of the week she'll be fourteen miles away. "

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

So far today I have managed 6003 it'll probably hit around 10000 by the end of today and I'm having a lazy day as well

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

"i reckon i do at least four miles a day .. do i get extra for staircases

There is a set of steps near me 105 of them. They nearly killed me first time I did them but they nothing compared to the 193 steps at covent garden tube station. "

there is a lift you know

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

"i reckon i do at least four miles a day .. do i get extra for staircases

There is a set of steps near me 105 of them. They nearly killed me first time I did them but they nothing compared to the 193 steps at covent garden tube station.

there is a lift you know

I would have wasted good drinking time waiting for that , the queue was huge

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

193 steps

im confident in saying i think id have a heart attack if i attempted that

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

i would think running around after your little one would soon build your steps up.

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

"i would think running around after your little one would soon build your steps up.

id say there was more running around when she was younger .. unless of course we are playing.

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By *oudnproudWoman
over a year ago

penrith

Well done you... feel proud.. its a really good avhievement..

I since moving have started doing walking its so nice when the weather is good and meet many dog walkers along the way.. I sometimes borrow mums dog.

if I have the dog I walk about 6-8miles depending on the weather we normally are out for a good 3hours walking through the woods and fields..

today I walked the kids round the river to the park and this afternoon after a full roast dinner... we went for a family walk through the woods and around the farm.

Its been a lush day

keep going cute you will build it up and soon be walking miles xxxx

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

i know its my own fault for being my size but its surprisingly difficult to walk.

i have no option to carry my entire weight and body mass until i lose the weight but its like trying to go for a walk and giving someone else a piggy back.. see if u can go for miles n miles then.

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By *ouplefunukCouple
over a year ago

North Bristol

I put on 3 1/2 stone in the last 6 months and I can barely carry myself around. I'm pretty much housebound at the moment as I can't even walk to the bus stop, so I can imagine it's not easy.

Baby steps - little & often & i'm sure you'll get there.

*Her*

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"Is what we should be doing.

That to me sounds a hell of a lot. Id realistically only be doing about 1,000.

Can link FBook contacts too it, ive added my mum and now we get competitive lol

How many do you think you do a day?

btw the ap is called 'noom walk' and doesnt drain battery at all and constantly runs without you needing to 'start' it

I too have a pedometer on my phone. I walk about six miles each weekend and yet to hit 10,000 steps. One day last week I was all over the place: 4,375 steps! You'd have to be Mo Farah to hit 10,000 daily!

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

Do these still apps work if you live in a Bungalow?

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By *oudnproudWoman
over a year ago

penrith

Totally agree... I have never hit 10,000 steps and I walk all day at work. I actually cant sit down in my job n its constant walking..

take baby steps and everytime you do one more step than the last its an achievement and you should be proud.

your making yourself a healthier person xx

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

Do these still apps work if you live in a Bungalow?

yes

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"i know its my own fault for being my size but its surprisingly difficult to walk.

i have no option to carry my entire weight and body mass until i lose the weight but its like trying to go for a walk and giving someone else a piggy back.. see if u can go for miles n miles then. "

its not purely your own fault, you have underlying health issues as well but the main thing is you are doing something about it.

Dont beat yourself up about not being able to do all the things people say you should be able to do. i am the worst person for comparing myself to others and putting down my achievements but look where i am now....ok i'm not much lighter but yesterday i ran 3.11 miles in 48 minutes.

The only person you should compare yourself with is you! record your achievements each day and take time to look back over them each week/month etc. you will be amazed at how far you will improve in a short space of time.

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By *ackandkateCouple
over a year ago

Truro

I think a lot of us over estimate how far we walk, even when counting paces. A 6ft tall person would have a stride of around 3ft so would cover 1760 for a mile. A 5ft person's stride would possibly be 20-30% less so would take over 2000 strides to the mile.

As you tire, your stride gets smaller so you take more steps.

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By *ackandkateCouple
over a year ago

Truro

The longest walks start with one step. Go at your own pace and take as long as you need to.

Walk up and down your stairs. Aim to do it 20 times a day, then 30 times and so on.

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts

"They nothing compared to the 193 steps at covent garden tube station. "

OMFG, I got caught out by them once! Had no idea and had never been there before.

The escalator was jam packed with a massive queue so we decided to take the stairs - It never ends! Got about halfway and began feeling claustrophobic, was ready to curl up and invite death. - Can't help but wonder what the proceedure would be for retrieving people on the stairwell if a fire broke out...

- Amy. x

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts

And in answer to the actual O.P, my Wii fit meter records just over 15,000 steps a day, but then again, I have a 1 mile walk between our house and the station, another 1/2 mile between the other end and work and then I'm on my feet all day in a retail job, so I guess it makes sense.

- Amy. x

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By *ackandkateCouple
over a year ago

Truro

"They nothing compared to the 193 steps at covent garden tube station.

OMFG, I got caught out by them once! Had no idea and had never been there before.

- Amy. x"

Have you ever been to Whitby and walked up to the Abbey from the town?

Talk about stairway to heaven. There's hundereds of 'em

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

I find that as i get older i take more steps. By the time i've got upstairs i've forgotten what i went for.

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts

"They nothing compared to the 193 steps at covent garden tube station.

OMFG, I got caught out by them once! Had no idea and had never been there before.

- Amy. x

Have you ever been to Whitby and walked up to the Abbey from the town?

Talk about stairway to heaven. There's hundereds of 'em"

Hell no, and at 5 months pregnant, I think I'll leave that one well alone for a while, lol! x

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