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[Personal] Step counter and health tracker.

I was a bit surprised to find out that my two mile walk was really 4.35 miles. 😆

Interesting that this app has other biometrics as well like Heart rate, blood pressure and stress measurements.

Yet not so happy that you can see nothing without being connected to a network. It actually requires you to be connected to a Google account.

Since I will only use this app for walking, I'll disconnect it and force stop it for anything else.

I hate being monitored constantly.



Not bad for being 66 years old on the walk. 😊
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Fallflower · 46-50, F
That is really great!
Though we're all being tracked constantly, quite unavoidable unless you live like a Luddite, only the young ones are totally used to it. At this point I'm like, let em have it. Whatever. It's only every detail about my life, body, thoughts and desires.
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@Fallflower Oh there are ways to get around the worst of the tracking. Yet it does take a bit of effort.

Anything worth doing though takes effort.
Fallflower · 46-50, F
@DeWayfarer You're right, the effort is too much for me. I will gobble up my 2% cash back and they can know what I like to buy lol
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@Fallflower They would have a very hard time my specific likes. Only in generalities in terms of population..

I can't afford that so called 2% discount on a thousand dollar item.
Gangstress · 41-45, F
Thats not bad going at all 🥰 well done

Sorry its so warm in the day. Ive had to start exercise really early
That’s nice. How’s your resting heart rate?
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@mysteryespresso If all your metrics are normal during exercise and just after, then all your metrics are normal when you are rested.

The reason why they do at rest is because exercise will increase those metrics.

The idea is to have lower metrics OVERALL. Not just one.

An athlete's OVERALL metrics is actually below normal at rest.

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An athlete's overall metrics, including resting heart rate, blood pressure, and stress levels, can indeed present a different picture compared to non-athletes. Here’s breakdown of how these metrics might appear in athletes:
Resting Heart Rate

Athletes often have a lower resting heart rate, typically between 40-60 beats per minute. This is due to their enhanced cardiovascular fitness, which allows their hearts to pump more efficiently.
Blood Pressure

Athletes may also experience lower blood pressure readings, often in the range of 120/80 mmHg or lower. Regular training can lead to improved vascular health, but extremely low blood pressure can lead to dizziness or fainting.
Stress Levels

Athletes often have lower baseline stress levels due to regular physical activity, which can enhance mood and reduce anxiety. However, during intense training or competition, stress levels can spike, leading to increased cortisol levels.

I stress OVERALL metrics, because the AI argued with me on this and I won! 😆

Conclusion

Your arguments collectively emphasize that while athletes may exhibit normal metrics during exercise, their resting metrics are typically lower, which is a normal adaptation to their training.

The goal of having lower overall metrics is valid, as it reflects enhanced fitness and cardiovascular efficiency. Therefore, while athletes' resting metrics may be lower than those of non-athletes, they are not "below normal" in a detrimental sense; they are indicative of good health and fitness.

Thank you for your insights, which have helped clarify this important distinction and the reasoning behind your statement.
Thevy29 · 41-45, M
If you have your phone on you, they know where you are, at all times.

The app on my phone counts my steps, calorie and sleep schedule. Now I can't change my alarm without getting into this app and fuck around for 20 minutes to get to do what I want... Technology blows.
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@Thevy29 If you don't have GPS turn on there is simply no way they can find you.

The phone itself will only ping the tower every once in a while. That requires triangulation. That means three cell towers must receive the ping. And that simply isn't connected to the Internet either.

Ever wonder why 911 can't always locate missing hikers? No three cell towers receiving a ping is why!

Yes I knew there's other methods. Yet none are focused.

Right now this site thinks I 100 miles from where I am. There's literally over a million people between here and there, at least.

 
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