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Yup it's just going to be pilates for me for a couple weeks.
One of the biggest complaints about FitBit is that it does not analyze elliptical work well at all. When I was on the elliptical, I would take my Fitbit off my wrist and throw it in my shorts pocket. I actually managed to get more steps counted that way. There are other activities, too, but the elliptical stays in my mind because that's what I was using. It was really frustrating. Some people would slip the Fitbit into their sock.I got a 50 minute walk in and 30 minutes on the elliptical today. According to the fitbit my walk burned more calories than the harder workout on the elliptical. That doesn’t seem fair.
Same problem with pushing a grocery cart.One of the biggest complaints about FitBit is that it does not analyze elliptical work well at all. When I was on the elliptical, I would take my Fitbit off my wrist and throw it in my shorts pocket. I actually managed to get more steps counted that way. There are other activities, too, but the elliptical stays in my mind because that's what I was using. It was really frustrating. Some people would slip the Fitbit into their sock.
I didn't have to worry about counting my steps at the grocery store, since I was there walking around for 6 hours!Same problem with pushing a grocery cart.
I might try that next time! At least its reading my heart rate. Yesterday I did get a notification from the app that said I did 23 minutes when I know for a fact I was on there for 30. I did get the 3 miles in in 25 min and 35 seconds so I maybe it didn't count my cooldown time? Whatever. Even if it's not perfect; it's something.One of the biggest complaints about FitBit is that it does not analyze elliptical work well at all. When I was on the elliptical, I would take my Fitbit off my wrist and throw it in my shorts pocket. I actually managed to get more steps counted that way. There are other activities, too, but the elliptical stays in my mind because that's what I was using. It was really frustrating. Some people would slip the Fitbit into their sock.
I second the Merrell brand! My running shoes are Merrells and they've been great. I wear Merrell sandals in the summer too but my running shoes have been my primary workout shoe for the last year. I have changed the topcovers on my insoles though. DH wants me to get new ones soon. He's really big on keeping good shoes on our feet. I'm wearing my thicker soled New Balance sneakers for our walks though. There are a lot of those sweet gum balls all over the trail so the thicker sole is appreciated. Those suckers are almost slippery if you step on too many at once. They are too heavy to wear all day though.rubysmama I saw your post about something warm for your feet, check out merrill hiking boots. I wear mens because my feet are so wide and fat that I can no longer wear women's sizes but they have insulated thinsulate and they are really comfortable. Get a good arch support insert and they will make your feet happy. Wolverine is another good boot company. Stay away from Walmart brands-they cause blisters and just feel like wearing hard clunky plastic. Keen is another good brand that my coworkers like. Carolina boots also have some good boots out there. Make sure to pick up some merino wool socks to keep your feet warm. These are machine washable in warm water and I line dry mine. They are soft and wick away the sweat. I've been wearing them for 15 years-I don't bother with cotton socks anymore.
I like to hike barefoot:What kind of footwear do you guys wear when walking outside in winter? I've been just wearing my comfy Sketchers, but they're neither keeping my feet totally warm, or giving them much support. So think I need something better.
Great information. Thanks!rubysmama rubysmama I saw your post about something warm for your feet, check out merrill hiking boots. I wear mens because my feet are so wide and fat that I can no longer wear women's sizes but they have insulated thinsulate and they are really comfortable. Get a good arch support insert and they will make your feet happy. Wolverine is another good boot company. Stay away from Walmart brands-they cause blisters and just feel like wearing hard clunky plastic. Keen is another good brand that my coworkers like. Carolina boots also have some good boots out there. Make sure to pick up some merino wool socks to keep your feet warm. These are machine washable in warm water and I line dry mine. They are soft and wick away the sweat. I've been wearing them for 15 years-I don't bother with cotton socks anymore.
Will definitely take a look for/at Merrells.I second the Merrell brand! My running shoes are Merrells and they've been great. I wear Merrell sandals in the summer too but my running shoes have been my primary workout shoe for the last year.
You don't live in Canada, do you.I like to hike barefoot:
Heavy duty hiking boots with chain spikes on the bottom at this time of year.What kind of footwear do you guys wear when walking outside in winter?
But it will be great for your core.Yup it's just going to be pilates for me for a couple weeks.
Nice to see you on back on this thread Foxxycat. How's your foot these days?Bought a spinner bike for my break at work and it's been working out great.
I like to hike barefoot:
I could use something like those today.Heavy duty hiking boots with chain spikes on the bottom at this time of year.
You're the only person I've ever heard of who plays tennis in the winter time.Got 45 minutes on the tennis court this morning, it was briskly windy but not awful, and I had a great time --until the wind decided to get serious