[Home-on-the-range] FW: [IDevices] Walk Log app

Mon Jan 26 14:51:26 UTC 2015

Good morning Everyone,

I know several of you have iPhones. I don't know if you follow any email lists, so I will send this for information.

Susie

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From: IDevices [mailto:idevices-bounces at gatewayfortheblind.com] On Behalf Of Timothy Hornik, LMSW via IDevices
Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 10:16 AM
To: Linda Coccovizzo
Cc: idevices at gatewayfortheblind.com
Subject: Re: [IDevices] Walk Log app

Good Morning,

Based on your question, the best bet is o just use the Health app that is apart of iOS 8. It provides you with a place to insert your medical history, track your steps, log any other health related information you wish, and its already counting your every step you take awhile your iPhone 5S is sitting in your hand, pocket, or purse.

Since purchasing my iPhone 6 several months ago, I have constantly used my iPhone 6 (which counts your steps and stances through the same features as your iPhone 5s) as my primary fitness tracker. I have used it on treadmills, walks, runs, ellipticals, stair climbers, and everything else. I can report that its margin of error is similar to that seen in every other Fitbit, iHealthlabs Activity tracker, and similar step counter and activity monitor out there. We even had a very long discussion on the accuracy of all of these devices and other accelerometers in a Gerontology class where we had a research who focuses on such devices to monitor health related outcomes. The truth of the matter is that none of these devices are perfect, and many f the differing results stems from personal reasons.

I only add this information to basically say that these devices are only intended to help you identify trends, rather than precise number of steps, distances traveled, calories consumed, calories spent, etc… None of these devices offers universal precision in these different pieces of data.

Hope this helps,
Tim

> On Jan 23, 2015, at 09:39, Linda Coccovizzo via IDevices <idevices at gatewayfortheblind.com> wrote:
>
> Which apps are available that work with the iPhone 5S, and don't
> require the purchase of extra equipment?  I just want to log what I am
> walking on the treadmill.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: IDevices [mailto:idevices-bounces at gatewayfortheblind.com] On
> Behalf Of Timothy Hornik, LMSW via IDevices
> Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 3:45 PM
> To: Linda Kinkelar
> Cc: IDevices at gatewayfortheblind.com
> Subject: Re: [IDevices] Walk Log app
>
> Greetings,
>
> I appreciate this conversation between the Fitbit and Active Sync from
> Weight Watchers. Though not specifically related to a iOS devices,
> this conversation will help those interested in using their devices to
> monitor virus aspect of health. I believe we will see this interest
> continue to grow, especially after the Apple Watch is released.
> Related to this, I received this link from a friend that indicates
> that the Apple Watch will arrive with integrated accessibility features.
>
> http://9to5mac.com/2015/01/13/apple-watch-iphone-companion-app-reveale
> d-with
> -new-watch-features-monograms/
>
> A simple method to connect a Fitbit with the health app on iOS 8, but
> do nothing more than just that is Sync Solver. It is a paid app, but
> it will not require you to setup an account with anything. Here is a link.
>
> https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sync-solver-for-fitbit/id935306292?mt=
> 8
>
> Enjoy and hope these links are useful, Tim
>
>> On Jan 22, 2015, at 13:26, Linda Kinkelar via IDevices
> <idevices at gatewayfortheblind.com> wrote:
>>
>> Fitbit works as well as Active Link. They also work with the health
>> app on
> the IPhone.
>>
>> From: Cindy Ray [mailto:cindyray at gmail.com]
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 10:03 PM
>> To: 'Linda Kinkelar'
>> Subject: RE: [IDevices] Walk Log app
>>
>> Do any of them work with Weight Watchers besides their own. At Weight
> Watchers you have to pay to use it on their site, to get it to sync.
>> Cindy
>>
>>
>> From: IDevices [mailto:idevices-bounces at gatewayfortheblind.com] On
>> Behalf
> Of Linda Kinkelar via IDevices
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 9:50 PM
>> To: IDevices at gatewayfortheblind.com
>> Cc: IDevices at gatewayfortheblind.com
>> Subject: Re: [IDevices] Walk Log app
>>
>> Robyn,
>>
>> Which Fitbit did you get? I know people that have that, and they work
>> with
> the weight watcher app. I am just trying to figure out the best one to get.
> I looked at them on Amazon.
>>
>> From: robynwallen at juno.com[mailto:robynwallen at juno.com]
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 6:10 PM
>> To: lindakinkelar at att.net
>> Cc: IDevices at gatewayfortheblind.com
>> Subject: Re: [IDevices] Walk Log app
>>
>> I have not used walk log but I have used Argus.  I know one person
>> who
> uses it with voice over and she loves it.  I stopped using argus now
> though because Mark bought me a fitbit.  The apps are great to get you
> out moving and doing.
>>
>>
>>
>> Robyn
>>
>>
>> Never underestimate yourself.  You are a special person and there is
>> no
> one quite like you.
>>
>>
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