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iOS 9.2.1; iPhone 6 - Health Steps Tracking accurate for stationary exercises?
Hi All, I want to try tracking steps on the FitBit App that takes the raw data taken from the iPhone. Does anyone use the built-in Health app on iPhone for steps tracking and anyone know if this works well for cardio exercises done in place as opposed to moving forward (i.e. treadmill, zumba, Group X classes at 24h)?…
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The 2-mile Struggle of a 5k run
Hello! I run 5k distances during lunch time at work. Anyone else feel that 2miler struggle? For me 2-3 miles is usually the absolute worst and I wonder what I could do to overcome this giant hurdle.
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Heart Rate Monitor vs. Runkeeper (or other running app) data reliability?
Heart rate monitor vs. Runkeeper (or any other GPS tracking app for your runs/walks) I just walked a brisk pace of about approx. 4.5-4.7 variable for 43 minutes with a friend during lunch. I ran the heart rate monitor and Runkeeper at the same time but I got extremely different results. Runkeeper recorded me at 245…
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Feel like going to the bathroom during running
Sorry this sounds quite a bit TMI but every time I run for a while I get this strangely uncomfortable sensation that I have to go poop. I go to the bathroom before starting my exercise routine but this always happens and it makes me want to cut my run session short. Then I go to the bathroom afterwards and nothing happens.…
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crap at work for wearing "Gym clothes" and eating at my desk
A little about myself: I work in a business district where everyone at my work dresses business casual, here in SoCal weather. It is common practice to see people running around in the streets with gym clothes, casual, business clothes with running shoes. I just finished the Biggest Loser competition at work (10 weeks) in…