I have an Apple Smartwatch that tracks just about everything ... my steps, my hours standing, how many stairs I climb, my sleep patterns, my cardio, my wrist temperature? why? my state of mind? if I tell it. ...I can even monitor my heart with an ECG test which I can then email to my cardiologist if Im worried ... it was my Smartwatch or having a loop recorder stitched under my skin for a year to record my irregular heart beat. ... no contest! I am a bit addicted to my Smartwatch since my daughter told me I should be doing at least 10,000 steps even at 77 years old ... now I can tell her I do!
I have a Garmin and track all my runs, walks and occasional swim. However, it is all a bit much isn't it? Someone I know recently got themselves into a real tizz because of a questionable blood pressure reading and now is obsessed with sleep data! Does any of this improve the quality of our lives? It doesn't feel like it this week!
It’s interesting to try to understand why we do it isn’t it Amanda…in some respects it’s encouraging in other ways it’s just nothing thing and potential source of pressure, worry and concern!
Very impressed with your Mallorca ride, I have been there and its hilly! I don't have a gadget yet, just record on Strava, not sure I want something else to have to charge up!
Oh it's wonderful riding there Lou, you'd love it - great switchbacks take you up the most amazing climbs...know what you mean by charging - I have already lost the battery for my Whoop! new one in the post. Hope you are well x
Really enjoyed reading this Ruth. I’m procrastinating at the moment on this exact subject.
My priority is to get more steps in, I’m competitive so I want to hit targets. And it would be nice to have my training in my wrist, rather than phone (1st world pains).
However, I don’t want notifications pinging off all the time, and I don’t want to be told I’m too tired to train 😂
I think I’ll be going for some sort of band, similar to your first fitness tracker.
But, are they as cool as a whoop or Apple Watch….?
Oh Dave, I so feel your pain 🤣 I am sure you will make the right choice...the being told you are too tired to train is an interesting one - could make me become a sloth!
I have an Apple Smartwatch that tracks just about everything ... my steps, my hours standing, how many stairs I climb, my sleep patterns, my cardio, my wrist temperature? why? my state of mind? if I tell it. ...I can even monitor my heart with an ECG test which I can then email to my cardiologist if Im worried ... it was my Smartwatch or having a loop recorder stitched under my skin for a year to record my irregular heart beat. ... no contest! I am a bit addicted to my Smartwatch since my daughter told me I should be doing at least 10,000 steps even at 77 years old ... now I can tell her I do!
🤣 no contest indeed! You’re certainly getting good use out of your watch by the sound of it Janine. Keep on stepping! Your daughter’s right I reckon!
I have a Garmin and track all my runs, walks and occasional swim. However, it is all a bit much isn't it? Someone I know recently got themselves into a real tizz because of a questionable blood pressure reading and now is obsessed with sleep data! Does any of this improve the quality of our lives? It doesn't feel like it this week!
It’s interesting to try to understand why we do it isn’t it Amanda…in some respects it’s encouraging in other ways it’s just nothing thing and potential source of pressure, worry and concern!
Enjoy the sunshine regardless ☀️🤣
Very impressed with your Mallorca ride, I have been there and its hilly! I don't have a gadget yet, just record on Strava, not sure I want something else to have to charge up!
Oh it's wonderful riding there Lou, you'd love it - great switchbacks take you up the most amazing climbs...know what you mean by charging - I have already lost the battery for my Whoop! new one in the post. Hope you are well x
Really enjoyed reading this Ruth. I’m procrastinating at the moment on this exact subject.
My priority is to get more steps in, I’m competitive so I want to hit targets. And it would be nice to have my training in my wrist, rather than phone (1st world pains).
However, I don’t want notifications pinging off all the time, and I don’t want to be told I’m too tired to train 😂
I think I’ll be going for some sort of band, similar to your first fitness tracker.
But, are they as cool as a whoop or Apple Watch….?
I may have to procrastinate some more 🙈
Oh Dave, I so feel your pain 🤣 I am sure you will make the right choice...the being told you are too tired to train is an interesting one - could make me become a sloth!
Did a workout even happen if it wasn't tracked? 😆
exactly Jess, exactly!
Polar grit. Just helps to know what pace (or lack of) I’m jogging at…
Grit? that's you through and through Dave luv :-)
Bike ride soon? x