Comments on: 10,000 steps http://segullah.org/daily-special/10000-steps/ Mormon women blogging about the peculiar and the treasured Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:50:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Frank http://segullah.org/daily-special/10000-steps/#comment-143588 Frank Thu, 21 May 2009 23:46:05 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=3128#comment-143588 Kim mentioned the Omron HJ 105. I've owned it in the past and liked it. However, Omron has two newer pedometers, the HJ 112 and HJ 720 that I like even better. Both use an accelerometer to count steps, so not only are they very accurate, you can put them in in a shirt or pants pocket and they still count steps. The HJ 720 takes it a step further and lets you upload your step count to a computer to make charts and graphs of your progress. Kim mentioned the Omron HJ 105. I’ve owned it in the past and liked it. However, Omron has two newer pedometers, the HJ 112 and HJ 720 that I like even better. Both use an accelerometer to count steps, so not only are they very accurate, you can put them in in a shirt or pants pocket and they still count steps. The HJ 720 takes it a step further and lets you upload your step count to a computer to make charts and graphs of your progress.

]]> By: Lisa http://segullah.org/daily-special/10000-steps/#comment-143525 Lisa Thu, 21 May 2009 16:49:04 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=3128#comment-143525 This is too funny. A friend handed me a cheapy pedometer on Tuesday because I had been talking about buying one. I have yet to be able to log all my steps in one day because something happens and it resets! I'm obsessed with it, too. And I found out even when I walk the 2 miles up hill in the morning, it really isn't enough walking. That logs just under 5000 steps and it takes another 2-3 mile walk to log 10,000 steps and then I can relax and let the rest of the errands and house work be "exta". It's totally depressing to know I have to walk 4-5 miles everyday or I'm considered a slug. But now I know it, I'm doing more walking. Good luck. The heart rate monitor sounds like something I need to check into.... ;) This is too funny. A friend handed me a cheapy pedometer on Tuesday because I had been talking about buying one. I have yet to be able to log all my steps in one day because something happens and it resets! I’m obsessed with it, too. And I found out even when I walk the 2 miles up hill in the morning, it really isn’t enough walking. That logs just under 5000 steps and it takes another 2-3 mile walk to log 10,000 steps and then I can relax and let the rest of the errands and house work be “exta”. It’s totally depressing to know I have to walk 4-5 miles everyday or I’m considered a slug. But now I know it, I’m doing more walking. Good luck. The heart rate monitor sounds like something I need to check into…. ;)

]]> By: joylenskey http://segullah.org/daily-special/10000-steps/#comment-143518 joylenskey Thu, 21 May 2009 16:24:33 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=3128#comment-143518 Even cheaper than Michelle's (VERY cool) treaddesk is a $15 set of stationary bike pedals on Amazon. These can be moved to under the breakfast table, conference table, ordinary desk, or whatever. You can change the resistance as desired. $25 kinds come with other gadgets. http://www.amazon.com/Drive-Pedal-Exerciser-Stationary-Bike/dp/B000S1IDWS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1242922748&sr=8-3 Awesome post. I'm going to get a better pedometer! Thanks Even cheaper than Michelle’s (VERY cool) treaddesk is a $15 set of stationary bike pedals on Amazon. These can be moved to under the breakfast table, conference table, ordinary desk, or whatever. You can change the resistance as desired. $25 kinds come with other gadgets.

http://www.amazon.com/Drive-Pedal-Exerciser-Stationary-Bike/dp/B000S1IDWS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1242922748&sr=8-3

Awesome post. I’m going to get a better pedometer!
Thanks

]]> By: ESO http://segullah.org/daily-special/10000-steps/#comment-143502 ESO Thu, 21 May 2009 13:32:35 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=3128#comment-143502 When I taught middle school in a very poorly planned (and big) building, I was on my feet all day and doing a lot of walking. I was exhausted everyday. I was SO SURE I got those 10,000 steps at work, but when I wore a pedometer I realized I was nowhere near! I like a lot of ideas people have about walking more. I purposely live someplace where I can walk to church, the library, and some stores, but a lot of suburban planning is not conducive. If I were you, I would pick out some motivating spots to go for a walk. I used to get tired of the same old walks around my house, but a quick drive down to the Erie Canal, and I can walk for miles. Or a local or state park, or downtown. Anything that is new to your eyes. Can you tell I am the kind of person who needs to pretend I am NOT exercising in order to exercise? When I taught middle school in a very poorly planned (and big) building, I was on my feet all day and doing a lot of walking. I was exhausted everyday. I was SO SURE I got those 10,000 steps at work, but when I wore a pedometer I realized I was nowhere near!

I like a lot of ideas people have about walking more. I purposely live someplace where I can walk to church, the library, and some stores, but a lot of suburban planning is not conducive. If I were you, I would pick out some motivating spots to go for a walk. I used to get tired of the same old walks around my house, but a quick drive down to the Erie Canal, and I can walk for miles. Or a local or state park, or downtown. Anything that is new to your eyes.

Can you tell I am the kind of person who needs to pretend I am NOT exercising in order to exercise?

]]> By: Blue http://segullah.org/daily-special/10000-steps/#comment-143472 Blue Thu, 21 May 2009 06:09:14 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=3128#comment-143472 1)stop looking for the "best" parking spot. Take one further out and walk a little more. 2)avoid elevators at all costs. 3)push mower. Yeah, same amount of walking as gas/electric, but you get a better workout (and you can do it any time of day without annoying the neighbors). 4)if there is any place you go that is within a reasonable distance (eg: your church if you're anywhere in SLC/Provo, kids' school) that would just require you to leave 15 minutes earlier in order to walk there and back, do it. 5)pretend gasoline is $15.00 a gallon. that will add a little motivation. Just some ideas. Good luck! ♥ 1)stop looking for the “best” parking spot. Take one further out and walk a little more.

2)avoid elevators at all costs.

3)push mower. Yeah, same amount of walking as gas/electric, but you get a better workout (and you can do it any time of day without annoying the neighbors).

4)if there is any place you go that is within a reasonable distance (eg: your church if you’re anywhere in SLC/Provo, kids’ school) that would just require you to leave 15 minutes earlier in order to walk there and back, do it.

5)pretend gasoline is $15.00 a gallon. that will add a little motivation.

Just some ideas. Good luck! ♥

]]> By: Faith Not Fear http://segullah.org/daily-special/10000-steps/#comment-143444 Faith Not Fear Thu, 21 May 2009 00:45:02 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=3128#comment-143444 I wonder if lifting children could count as exercise -- we definitely increase the pounds lifted as they grow! Sadly, my littlest (and last) is getting too big to lift -- guess I'll have to hit the gym :-). I wonder if lifting children could count as exercise — we definitely increase the pounds lifted as they grow!
Sadly, my littlest (and last) is getting too big to lift — guess I’ll have to hit the gym :-) .

]]> By: Kim http://segullah.org/daily-special/10000-steps/#comment-143443 Kim Thu, 21 May 2009 00:39:19 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=3128#comment-143443 you can get the Omron on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Omron-HJ-105-Pedometer-Calorie-Counter/dp/B00006WNPY/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1242866299&sr=1-7 They have a few, some which cost more and have better reviews, but this is the one I've had good luck with. I think they also have them in drug stores. you can get the Omron on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Omron-HJ-105-Pedometer-Calorie-Counter/dp/B00006WNPY/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1242866299&sr=1-7

They have a few, some which cost more and have better reviews, but this is the one I’ve had good luck with. I think they also have them in drug stores.

]]> By: Heather O. http://segullah.org/daily-special/10000-steps/#comment-143438 Heather O. Wed, 20 May 2009 23:39:04 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=3128#comment-143438 So, where do you buy a real pedometer? At Target? It sounds like they are in the $10-15 range. Is that about right? All of these comments are actually getting me pretty interested in getting a real pedometer. I know that it would get me motivated to really get my exercise in, although I LOVE the comments about exercising during your daily routine. And mowing the lawn is a definite work out! So, where do you buy a real pedometer? At Target? It sounds like they are in the $10-15 range. Is that about right?

All of these comments are actually getting me pretty interested in getting a real pedometer. I know that it would get me motivated to really get my exercise in, although I LOVE the comments about exercising during your daily routine. And mowing the lawn is a definite work out!

]]> By: Kim http://segullah.org/daily-special/10000-steps/#comment-143437 Kim Wed, 20 May 2009 23:30:03 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=3128#comment-143437 Ellen, that is too funny becuase I just accidently dropped mine in the toilet today! I rescued mine, however, but the jury is still out on whether its going to survive the immersion. I LOVE my pedometer (and it definitely feeds the obsessive part of my nature, although I've toned it down a bit). It does seem to matter which type--I've had three--two Omrons (around $15) and one other, can't remember the brand, but I couldn't get it to measure accurately. the Omron one I have has an adjustable sensitivity so if you count your steps and find that it is over-counting, or under-counting, you can adjust how sensitive it is. I find I can get it within 5 steps for every 100 which is close enough for me. I do find it motivating and I will sneak in extra steps. Also, although I try to do "real" exercise each day (run or walk a few miles), it is really encouraging when I see that a day of cleaning can get me over 10,000 steps (vacuuming and mowing the lawn are both awesome exercise!). And I've actually become less efficient at folding clothes--I run a couple items upstairs at a time and then fold the next couple, etc. . . Gets a great mini workout in (I only do this if I'm not doing an official workout that day and need to make up the steps). I've been wearing a pedometer most of the time since having my daughter 5 years ago and I notice a huge difference when I go a few weeks without it. I just stop trying as hard. Ellen, that is too funny becuase I just accidently dropped mine in the toilet today! I rescued mine, however, but the jury is still out on whether its going to survive the immersion.

I LOVE my pedometer (and it definitely feeds the obsessive part of my nature, although I’ve toned it down a bit). It does seem to matter which type–I’ve had three–two Omrons (around $15) and one other, can’t remember the brand, but I couldn’t get it to measure accurately. the Omron one I have has an adjustable sensitivity so if you count your steps and find that it is over-counting, or under-counting, you can adjust how sensitive it is. I find I can get it within 5 steps for every 100 which is close enough for me.

I do find it motivating and I will sneak in extra steps. Also, although I try to do “real” exercise each day (run or walk a few miles), it is really encouraging when I see that a day of cleaning can get me over 10,000 steps (vacuuming and mowing the lawn are both awesome exercise!). And I’ve actually become less efficient at folding clothes–I run a couple items upstairs at a time and then fold the next couple, etc. . . Gets a great mini workout in (I only do this if I’m not doing an official workout that day and need to make up the steps).

I’ve been wearing a pedometer most of the time since having my daughter 5 years ago and I notice a huge difference when I go a few weeks without it. I just stop trying as hard.

]]> By: KR http://segullah.org/daily-special/10000-steps/#comment-143436 KR Wed, 20 May 2009 23:06:43 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=3128#comment-143436 I had a pedometer challenge at my last job with a couple of friends and I found it motivating to find ways to walk instead of drive. Work was only 6 blocks away, but if I was in a rush I would drive; during the pedometer challenge I would walk no matter how late I was becoming. If I did not purposely exercise, however, I could not get over 10,000 steps. For me it took walking 40 minutes a day (work, back, work, back) and exercising for at least 30 minutes. As many times as I have tried to get around it, planned exercise is really the only way I can get those steps in. I had a pedometer challenge at my last job with a couple of friends and I found it motivating to find ways to walk instead of drive. Work was only 6 blocks away, but if I was in a rush I would drive; during the pedometer challenge I would walk no matter how late I was becoming. If I did not purposely exercise, however, I could not get over 10,000 steps. For me it took walking 40 minutes a day (work, back, work, back) and exercising for at least 30 minutes. As many times as I have tried to get around it, planned exercise is really the only way I can get those steps in.

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