faraway saint Posted September 14, 2022 Report Share Posted September 14, 2022 I've had a step counter, Fitbit, for over 6 years and the majority of days I'm over the recommended 10,000 steps. When I was in Saudi I was averaging around 16,000 - 18,000, now that's dropped to just over the 10,000 as the weekends are, generally, less than that number. Just seen a news item that it's not just the number of steps but the speed you walk that's important. Still, plenty of benefits hitting the 10,000 mark every day. https://uk.yahoo.com/style/how-fast-you-walk-daily-steps-exercise-105856960.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slarti Posted September 14, 2022 Report Share Posted September 14, 2022 I've had a step counter, Fitbit, for over 6 years and the majority of days I'm over the recommended 10,000 steps. When I was in Saudi I was averaging around 16,000 - 18,000, now that's dropped to just over the 10,000 as the weekends are, generally, less than that number. Just seen a news item that it's not just the number of steps but the speed you walk that's important. Still, plenty of benefits hitting the 10,000 mark every day. https://uk.yahoo.com/style/how-fast-you-walk-daily-steps-exercise-105856960.htmlAt home, the advantage of having a dog that needs taken out.In Saudi, the advantage of the nearest illegal drinking den being some distance away. [emoji16] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted September 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2022 34 minutes ago, Slarti said: At home, the advantage of having a dog that needs taken out. In Saudi, the advantage of the nearest illegal drinking den being some distance away. Dog walking, in general, is Mrs Faraways daily task. In Saudi, working in a massive training college with 12 Saudi students to supervise took care of the daily step target and additional sporting activities in the compound after work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slarti Posted September 14, 2022 Report Share Posted September 14, 2022 In Saudi, working in a massive training college with 12 Saudi students to supervise took care of the daily step target and additional sporting activities in the compound after work. Aye, ye say that but ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted September 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2022 2 hours ago, Slarti said: Aye, ye say that but ... Over 3,000 already. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slarti Posted September 14, 2022 Report Share Posted September 14, 2022 1 hour ago, faraway saint said: Over 3,000 already. 👍 Just so you know, there's nothing "magic" about the 10,000 number, it was a marketing gimmick by a Japanese company back in the 60s that just seems to have stuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted September 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2022 28 minutes ago, Slarti said: Just so you know, there's nothing "magic" about the 10,000 number, it was a marketing gimmick by a Japanese company back in the 60s that just seems to have stuck. Aye? Aw naw, all them steps, wasted. 😆😆😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slarti Posted September 14, 2022 Report Share Posted September 14, 2022 8 minutes ago, faraway saint said: Aye? Aw naw, all them steps, wasted. 😆😆😆 Only if you weren't going anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted September 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 Over 7,600 so far. I can see this dropping a bit next week, lying in the sunshine will reduce my weekly average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted October 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 (edited) On 9/14/2022 at 11:59 AM, Slarti said: Just so you know, there's nothing "magic" about the 10,000 number, it was a marketing gimmick by a Japanese company back in the 60s that just seems to have stuck. This is magic...................................or a gimmick, still better than sitting on a chair all day. PS 11,040 steps so far today, add another 15-20 heading off to bed soon. Walking can help prevent weight gain and obesity as well as chronic illnesses, new research suggests. At least 8,200 steps per day has been linked to lower risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and depression. 11,000 steps per day can prevent people with overweight from developing obesity, the study found. Edited October 13, 2022 by faraway saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted October 13, 2022 Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 On 9/15/2022 at 3:03 PM, faraway saint said: Over 7,600 so far. I can see this dropping a bit next week, lying in the sunshine will reduce my weekly average. Ironically , we were on holiday last week and my average went up to 15500 From about 11000 daily . Mind you , most of those were probably steps to the bar n back . 🍾🍹🍻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slarti Posted October 13, 2022 Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 Ironically , we were on holiday last week and my average went up to 15500 From about 11000 daily . Mind you , most of those were probably steps to the bar n back . [emoji898][emoji484][emoji482]I do more steps than that just going for a piss multiple times on a night out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truesaint Posted October 13, 2022 Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 7 minutes ago, Slarti said: 2 hours ago, Callum Gilhooley said: Ironically , we were on holiday last week and my average went up to 15500 From about 11000 daily . Mind you , most of those were probably steps to the bar n back . I do more steps than that just going for a piss multiple times on a night out. Didn't realise you are a 'the last post' regular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slarti Posted October 14, 2022 Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 Didn't realise you are a 'the last post' regular.I'm sure there's a joke in there but it's lost on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted October 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 4 hours ago, truesaint said: Didn't realise you are a 'the last post' regular. I'm assuming, like some Wetherspoons pubs, that the toilet is a long way from the bar? We have a bar in Arbroath, The Townhouse, which is like that. Better going to another pub for a pish. 4 hours ago, Slarti said: 4 hours ago, truesaint said: Didn't realise you are a 'the last post' regular. I'm sure there's a joke in there but it's lost on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted October 14, 2022 Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 https://youtu.be/nC_BBdQlqfg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slarti Posted October 14, 2022 Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 It's not far from the nearest end of the bar but quite far from the furthest seats (but also right next to some other seats). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truesaint Posted October 14, 2022 Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 9 hours ago, Slarti said: 10 hours ago, truesaint said: Didn't realise you are a 'the last post' regular. I'm sure there's a joke in there but it's lost on me. https://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/alcohol/five-reasons-the-toilets-in-wetherspoons-are-so-far-away-from-the-bar-20210604208776 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.