Do you track your steps?
Exercise is an important part of my pain management plan. Inactivity only increases the pain I experience from fibromyalgia, psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, and degenerative disc disease.
Tracking steps is great for losing weight, challenging yourself, and learning how to recognize your limits.
Below is the drug-free pain relief device that has made reaching my daily step goal possible and fitness trackers to fit every budget.
Another use is for recognizing your limits. Does your chronic illness tailspins into a debilitating flare after a day on your feet? By using a tracker to keep track of your daily steps you will be able to recognize the max amount of activity your body can withstand on good and bad days. If you learn to stay under that amount, you will be able to avoid and prevent an unwanted flare.
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Fitness Trackers
If you are pushing a rollator or stroller, you may find that your fitness tracker isn’t recording all of your steps. Click here to discover my solution!
Free Apps for iPhone and Android phones
If you own an iPhone 5s, 6, or 6s, or an iPhone that has been updated since iOS 8 you already have an app! Check out your iPhone Health app, it’s the white one with the little red heart.
Android: All available in the Google Play Store
Fitbit: You don’t need a bit to track your steps use the “MobileTrack” feature and track your steps with your phone.
Google Fit: Use your phone to track steps and set your walking goals.
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