Summer time is right here and simply because we could also be over 60 or 70 doesn’t imply we are able to’t be match –even when a seashore bod is not taking place. By now we all know that health isn’t just for appears, however for well being, vitality, stamina and mobility.
Health Apps to the Rescue
Thankfully, right this moment’s expertise is designed to assist. There are a bunch of Android and Apple health apps for each smartwatches and telephones that monitor each well being and health.
There are such a lot of that it’s onerous to know which of them to make use of. Some are extra handy and enjoyable than others. We requested for suggestions on Fb from seniors who use these apps to search out out which of them are common in actual life. Right here’s what they are saying:
Barb S., 70, is a advertising government with numerous critical well being points who loves expertise and particularly attempting new apps.
“I exploit Fitbit which does sleep monitoring, measures oxygen degree, counts steps, tracks weight, exercise, and extra. I additionally use Healthi which is a clone of Weight Watchers, LoseIt, a meals tracker, and MyFitness Pal which does all types of neat stuff like monitoring your meals, train and energy. I exploit Wholesome Coronary heart for monitoring blood stress via bluetooth by pairing with their blood stress meter. I additionally use Water Tracker to maintain monitor of fluids and MySugr for diabetes.”
Rick Clendenen, 72, is a Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete who excels at pickleball.
“To report exercises, I maintain a pocket book that lasts a yr at a time. I enter every of my exercises on a weekly foundation. For biking or strolling, I exploit a Timex smartwatch that uploads my efforts, distance, time, map, tempo, and coronary heart price to the Timex app on my cellphone. (Which I then log into my trusty pocket book!)”
Nina A., 54, is an writer and essayist.
I really like iFit as a result of the movies take you all around the world. I’ve discovered a lot about places I’ll by no means have the cash to go to. Their prime trainers are so notably participating, personable and good at sharing their tales that you just develop favorites after which search for any and all exercises that they lead. I nearly all the time don’t go the identical velocity because the coach except it’s a strolling exercise. The best way they encourage you to go at your OWN tempo may be very encouraging, and so they deal with everybody at each degree like they’re knowledgeable athlete despite the fact that we’re all simply common folks understanding at dwelling or the health club.
Joan Worth, 78, a former health teacher who writes about intercourse and relationships for Senior Planet.
I discover the Health app on my Apple Watch/iPhone very motivating. It counts steps, tracks miles, coronary heart price, and lets me categorize the type of exercise I’m doing: dance, Pilates, strolling outdoors, strolling indoors, and so forth. I simply began a trial model of Apple Health +, which I like up to now. I respect that the exercises are solely 20-Half-hour lengthy and motivating, and so they sync mechanically to my watch.
Harriet Dunn G., 79, is a great- grandmother who nonetheless feels younger.
I exploit Fitbit Versa 3 good watch- which is simple to make use of and reliable. I like monitoring steps, train, coronary heart price, sleep data and night time oxygen degree. Nonetheless, I’ve heard Google is planning some adjustments. I hope the adjustments are upgrades.
Extra data:
Earlier than you get began try 5 Steps to Get Began from the Mayo Clinic which outlines the 5 steps you must take earlier than embarking on a health program.
YOUR TURN
What health apps do you employ? What’s your favourite and why? Tell us within the feedback!
Erica Manfred’s articles and humorous essays have appeared in print and on-line publications together with the Washington Submit, Atlantic, Salon, Village Voice, and the New York Occasions. A self proclaimed Geezer Geek, now in her seventies, she makes a speciality of writing about getting older. She’s the writer of 4 books, together with her memoir, I’m Outdated So Why Aren’t I Smart; Snarky Senior within the Sunshine State. You possibly can subscribe to her publication at SnarkySenior.com or go to her web site at EricaManfred.com.
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