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For heart fitness I must take 8,000 steps a day. I managed 7,265 on Sunday. We went to the Makuu Market, I did some outdoor work, cooked a meal and took two walks in the neighborhood. This activity really helps my heart. I feel fine as long as I keep moving, not doing strenuous exercise but just being active.

This little pedometer is great.  It resets automatically every 24 hours and keeps a record for 7 days. Saturday I did almost 7,000 steps. Tomorrow I will start walking regularly with a neighbor, which is about a 2,000 step walk, which I will do twice a day. If I fall short, I can top off my steps with a few minutes on the elliptical machine.

I think this will do more for my heart than the meds. Which I am taking religiously, nonetheless. I don't think I can strain my heart anymore, however, with very vigorous exercise.

Comments

[Tabor]

Here! Here! Good job and you reminded me that I want one of those pedometers!

[Hattie]

Tabor: Terry, my husband, checked out all the pedometers, and this one got the best ratings. It does give me the incentive to get out and move.

[Rain Trueax]

Does it matter how fast you do the steps? I have no idea what our walk to the end of our property is. It's about 1/4 mile with some slope and when I do it, I try to walk it fast. My problem is I too easily get busy with other things and don't walk. I believe walking is the best exercise for elders.

[Hattie]

Rain: This pedometer shows both steps and aerobic steps. But I think the main thing is to keep moving.

[Annie]

Sounds like a good plan! And a nifty gadget, that pedometer. Would like to walk with you sometime, when (and if?) I finally settle into my new work schedule.

[Hattie]

Annie: I'll be gone for a while, but when I get back we can plan something.

[Annie]

Have a wonderful trip, Hattie.
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