November 2022 Activity Challenge

[PinkyMacGodess]

Sorry I meant to say workout.

Okay...

So, do I use the workout tab a lot? I kind of scan all of them, looking to see if I was deficient in a way that I could fix. The worst one is the stand goal. It's hard to beat the stand goal if it's 23:30, and you're down by 3. Just call in the special team and punt for tomorrow. I have been able to 'game' the Stand a little, but it's not a given that it will work.

(Back in the 'gold old (cheating) days' I had the Nike Fuel Band, and I could put it around my fingers and rock my hand back and forth and get the last few numbers I needed to get the goal. The Apple Watch requires more 'finesse' to cheat. Or at least way more activity, so far)

Some days I've been 600% over on my move goal, and I've actually gone over 1200% on the exercise goal. Yeah, I almost died. But I'm still here, I think... ((Is this real?) (I thought there would be cookies)) But the stand goal. I've almost tripled it once and boy did my feet hurt.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Okay...

So, do I use the workout tab a lot? I kind of scan all of them, looking to see if I was deficient in a way that I could fix. The worst one is the stand goal. It's hard to beat the stand goal if it's 23:30, and you're down by 3. Just call in the special team and punt for tomorrow. I have been able to 'game' the Stand a little, but it's not a given that it will work.

(Back in the 'gold old (cheating) days' I had the Nike Fuel Band, and I could put it around my fingers and rock my hand back and forth and get the last few numbers I needed to get the goal. The Apple Watch requires more 'finesse' to cheat. Or at least way more activity, so far)

Some days I've been 600% over on my move goal, and I've actually gone over 1200% on the exercise goal. Yeah, I almost died. But I'm still here, I think... ((Is this real?) (I thought there would be cookies)) But the stand goal. I've almost tripled it once and boy did my feet hurt.

What are your three goals set at?

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

What are your three goals set at?

My workout goal is low from when I was recovering form surgery. Not too low. Well, maybe too low. At one point it was over 600 (680 as I remember) and I still got it often. What killed me was when it was high and I had a run of quadrupling it. Then they really jumped it up. I died...

The others are the stock numbers. I don't judge people for low numbers, unless they are really low. The key is MOVING THE MEAT. Keep it going! Even on days when you don't want to, KEEP IT GOING! I've ridden on days I was 1,000% sure I did not want to, and felt so much better afterward. Exercise really DOES make you feel better!

 

[Apple fanboy]

My workout goal is low from when I was recovering form surgery. Not too low. Well, maybe too low. At one point it was over 600 (680 as I remember) and I still got it often. What killed me was when it was high and I had a run of quadrupling it. Then they really jumped it up. I died...

The others are the stock numbers. I don't judge people for low numbers, unless they are really low. The key is MOVING THE MEAT. Keep it going! Even on days when you don't want to, KEEP IT GOING! I've ridden on days I was 1,000% sure I did not want to, and felt so much better afterward. Exercise really DOES make you feel better!

Agreed on exercise making you feel better. Took me years to work that one out. I get a lot less aches and pains now I'm doing some each day.

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

Agreed on exercise making you feel better. Took me years to work that one out. I get a lot less aches and pains now I'm doing some each day.

When I asked my surgeon if I should slow down or stop riding pre-surgery, his instant and forceful reaction was surprising for its sharpness, but comforting too (kind of). I seem to be forever on the treadmill of exercising, yet yeah, on multiple days I have taken time off (they call it 'recovery') I feel horrible.

 

[chriswhv6]

6 weeks? Have you seen a specialist? Wow. But keep moving the meat, as much as you can.

Yes i have, many specialist over time to be honest.

Its ongoing longterm issues.
Not much can be done and i just have to take it easy sometimes when i notice im pushing my self too much.
Sometimes though i can be doing light duties and they can flare up.
Just so random my pain management issue.....

 

[GerritV]

(Back in the 'gold old (cheating) days' I had the Nike Fuel Band, and I could put it around my fingers and rock my hand back and forth and get the last few numbers I needed to get the goal. The Apple Watch requires more 'finesse' to cheat. Or at least way more activity, so far)

Fun fact... Prior to my Apple Watch, I used a Fitbit.
Whenever I took out my oldtimer British sportscar for a drive (hardly any shock absorbance, no power steering etc.), my Fitbit detected and logged an "Outdoor Bike" activity

 

[Apple fanboy]

Fun fact... Prior to my Apple Watch, I used a Fitbit.
Whenever I took out my oldtimer British sportscar for a drive (hardly any shock absorbance, no power steering etc.), my Fitbit detected and logged an "Outdoor Bike" activity

That’s funny!

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

Fun fact... Prior to my Apple Watch, I used a Fitbit.
Whenever I took out my oldtimer British sportscar for a drive (hardly any shock absorbance, no power steering etc.), my Fitbit detected and logged an "Outdoor Bike" activity

So not much different than my mower: Hardly any shock absorbing (I think my spine is designed as the only one(someone said lowering the pressurem but that causes bald spots and dulls the blades)), it's hydraulic steering, but it's twitchy and I have to keep pressure on the paddles. It's a workout, and I laughed the first time I got the 'it looks like you are doing an outdoor ride'.

 

[Nina Rosso]

It’s going to be very difficult to earn this challenge. I’ve done it 6 times, but it seems the Fitness app stopped counting after 4 times. Anyone else seeing this?

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

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It’s going to be very difficult to earn this challenge. I’ve done it 6 times, but it seems the Fitness app stopped counting after 4 times. Anyone else seeing this?

Your heart rate has to be over a certain level, it's not based on 'wall time', unfortunately. Frustrating, I know...

 

[jz0309]

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It’s going to be very difficult to earn this challenge. I’ve done it 6 times, but it seems the Fitness app stopped counting after 4 times. Anyone else seeing this?

when you go to the fitness app to each day, does it show 209+ for those 6 days? if it does indeed - a bug maybe?

 

[Nina Rosso]

when you go to the fitness app to each day, does it show 209+ for those 6 days? if it does indeed - a bug maybe?

Yes indeed, that’s what I meant. The fitness app shows I’ve done six days of 219, 226, 252, 219, 235 and 229 exercise minutes.

 

[Nina Rosso]

A forced closing of all apps on my phone did the trick

 

[jz0309]

Got this today, the one badge I really care about

 

[Nina Rosso]

Got this today, the one badge I really care about
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Wow, very impressive! Congratulations!

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

Got this today, the one badge I really care about
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Good for you! I had a rather long streak going but life stepped in and stopped that. I have largely just given up on those kind of awards. I mean, some days I just don't want to try to kill myself exercising.

 

[matrix07]

Got it 🎉🙌

Next month, however hard it is I will get it as well. 😀

 

[Nina Rosso]

Nicely on track. Looks like it is possible to get this one before November 21.

 

[Canyda]

At some point in the last few days by November challenge became my October challenge. Weird.

 

[enricoclaudio]

Nov Challenge, 14/14, Done

 

[minik]

Got it!

 

[AZhappyjack]

Done!

 

[GrandeLatte]

Hey. You guys are super efficient. I, take my sweet time! Hahaha.

 

[sjsharksfan12]

I finished my November Challenge last week, which was to double my exercise goal 8 times. It is nice to finish early and enjoy the rest of the month. Also got the spiffy Veterans Day badge too.