Leslie workouts and Fitbit - Page 4

summer breeze · 12-18-15, 08:58 AM

[QUOTE=lrb04;2591229]To me Leslie is not just better than nothing. It is my almost daily cardio & this New Year will start my 4th year of indoor walking. I love to walk outside but it is not the most handy due to time I walk & weather/sun. It has helped me lose & maintain my weight. That said I will track to see how the miles differ with my device to measure but even if Leslie comes up short that will be okay & I will not be changing based on that but know the difference. My device will also measure heart rate which I can tell how much my heart beats changes when I boost with her! I Leslie! At one point we might buy a TM but Leslie still be in play & will always be for me! [/QUI

I don't wear a fitbit or HR monitor, but I know when I do a Leslie my heartrate is higher and I'm more out of breath than when I walk briskly outdoors. I do use weighted gloves and arm movements with Leslie and I do boost her walks so maybe that's why. But like Fran, I agree that Leslie is definitely much more than just better than nothing.

sherylb · 12-18-15, 09:20 AM

One more thing I should have added... I don't really care what they are on my fitbit. My fitbit is for motivation and I love doing Leslie's workouts. They make me happy and keep me active and that's what's important. My daily step count is for me only.

donnamp · 12-18-15, 09:27 AM

Hi,

I have also found that that step count varies based on the workout. I got more steps doing Leslie's older 4 Mile Walk Away the Pounds Express Super Challenge than I did with another 4 Miles I did recently (I did 4 miles of one of her "batcave" 5 milers and it registered fewer steps than the "older" Leslie).

I don't think the step counters "count" some of the movements like the marching in place, or the kickbacks/knee lifts as accurately.

either way, it doesn't matter to me - I will still do Leslie's and Jessica's walks even if the step count doesn't match a true mile. I still think it is valuable for me to do for my goals - which is general health, staying active and mobile!

Take care!

Donna

deineira · 12-18-15, 09:36 AM

Leslie is my rest day "workout", so I use them mostly as a way to get in a bit of movement on a rest day. But, since I have a little Fitbit group that I belong to, and I do like reaching my 10,000 steps a day (I'm very competitive by nature), then it does irk me a bit for that reason! Otherwise I wouldn't care. :-)

TinierTina · 12-18-15, 10:55 AM

Well, except for Susie, her background dancer.

It has just occurred to me, that; really, my stride length is very, very short considering how disproportionately long my legs are; partially because of chronic arch pain and partially because of lack of hip flexibility ...

Irrespective of the number of steps registered in a Leslie workout, which really are most likely fewer ...

I do think the perceived exertion (no gadgets necessary for this) seems a lot less than with walking due to the simple biomechanics of propelling body weight (which would be even more of a challenge, since my legs are skinny) through more space; as would someone with a lengthy stride would do ...

Of course, IF I worked on my splits, rather than my backbends ... some of this stride length problem would be lessened over time ... but I kinda don't do that anymore ...

Vantreesta · 12-18-15, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deineira

Leslie is my rest day "workout", so I use them mostly as a way to get in a bit of movement on a rest day. But, since I have a little Fitbit group that I belong to, and I do like reaching my 10,000 steps a day (I'm very competitive by nature), then it does irk me a bit for that reason! Otherwise I wouldn't care. :-)

This is me too!

donnamp · 12-19-15, 09:07 AM

Hi,

Today I did 6 segments from Leslie's walk blaster DVD - to make an approximately 4 mile walk. I did her light walk, dance walk, brisk & steady, interval, short and sweaty and flexibility and when I finished my step count was 8,130 steps - I do put my counter on first thing in the morning, so you can probably knock a few hundred steps off that for my total, but even if it came to 7K steps, that isn't bad at all - especially before 8:00 a.m. on a Saturday morning!

Donna

Sara1000 · 12-19-15, 01:10 PM

I'm confused - Leslie says the pace determines the miles - so wouldn't 3000 fast steps take you farther than 3000 slow steps but on Fitbit they count the same? Or does Fitbit register speed as well as number of steps?

I think it's easier to walk faster when you are walking in place than when you're out on the road.

Vantreesta · 12-19-15, 02:56 PM

I know when I walk the dogs faster my pedometer says I walked a shorter distance than when I walk slower. I'm sure it has to do with the stride length. Also your running stride is different so when my GPS says I ran 5 miles my pedometer and Fitbit say I ran a fair amount less.

I agree with your last statement for sure. I can also walk faster on the treadmill than outside.

leigh1673 · 01-05-16, 12:55 PM

I am bumping this up because I'm relieved to see that it's not just me experiencing the discrepancy between the Fitbit and Leslie "miles."

I just got a Fitbit Charge HR for Christmas and did my first Leslie workout with it on my wrist today. It was the first 4 miles of her 5 Mile Fat Burning Walk. I made a particular point to pump my arms strong and even did more forward and back motions when Leslie and her team were marching or kicking in place. I jogged forward and back during all the 2-minute boosted walking periods, too.

My fitbit only shows that I walked a little over 2 miles and a little over 5,000 steps! Boo.

I'm gonna try Jessica tomorrow and see what the discrepancy is between the FB and her walking workouts.

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12-18-15, 08:58 AM
summer breeze VF Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005	[QUOTE=lrb04;2591229]To me Leslie is not just better than nothing. It is my almost daily cardio & this New Year will start my 4th year of indoor walking. I love to walk outside but it is not the most handy due to time I walk & weather/sun. It has helped me lose & maintain my weight. That said I will track to see how the miles differ with my device to measure but even if Leslie comes up short that will be okay & I will not be changing based on that but know the difference. My device will also measure heart rate which I can tell how much my heart beats changes when I boost with her! I Leslie! At one point we might buy a TM but Leslie still be in play & will always be for me! [/QUI I don't wear a fitbit or HR monitor, but I know when I do a Leslie my heartrate is higher and I'm more out of breath than when I walk briskly outdoors. I do use weighted gloves and arm movements with Leslie and I do boost her walks so maybe that's why. But like Fran, I agree that Leslie is definitely much more than just better than nothing.

12-18-15, 09:20 AM
sherylb Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chandler, Az	One more thing I should have added... I don't really care what they are on my fitbit. My fitbit is for motivation and I love doing Leslie's workouts. They make me happy and keep me active and that's what's important. My daily step count is for me only.

12-18-15, 09:27 AM
donnamp Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland, USA	Hi, I have also found that that step count varies based on the workout. I got more steps doing Leslie's older 4 Mile Walk Away the Pounds Express Super Challenge than I did with another 4 Miles I did recently (I did 4 miles of one of her "batcave" 5 milers and it registered fewer steps than the "older" Leslie). I don't think the step counters "count" some of the movements like the marching in place, or the kickbacks/knee lifts as accurately. either way, it doesn't matter to me - I will still do Leslie's and Jessica's walks even if the step count doesn't match a true mile. I still think it is valuable for me to do for my goals - which is general health, staying active and mobile! Take care! Donna

12-18-15, 09:36 AM
deineira Join Date: Jan 2013	Leslie is my rest day "workout", so I use them mostly as a way to get in a bit of movement on a rest day. But, since I have a little Fitbit group that I belong to, and I do like reaching my 10,000 steps a day (I'm very competitive by nature), then it does irk me a bit for that reason! Otherwise I wouldn't care. :-)

12-18-15, 10:55 AM
TinierTina Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: New York City	Flexible people Get Less from Leslie Well, except for Susie, her background dancer. It has just occurred to me, that; really, my stride length is very, very short considering how disproportionately long my legs are; partially because of chronic arch pain and partially because of lack of hip flexibility ... Irrespective of the number of steps registered in a Leslie workout, which really are most likely fewer ... I do think the perceived exertion (no gadgets necessary for this) seems a lot less than with walking due to the simple biomechanics of propelling body weight (which would be even more of a challenge, since my legs are skinny) through more space; as would someone with a lengthy stride would do ... Of course, IF I worked on my splits, rather than my backbends ... some of this stride length problem would be lessened over time ... but I kinda don't do that anymore ... __________________ Disclosures: From 2/10/12 to 2/10/13 I'd won unlimited access to Myyogaonline -Bettina "If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you"?! REALLY!! If it doesn't serve me, it doesn't save me!!

12-19-15, 09:07 AM
donnamp Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland, USA	Hi, Today I did 6 segments from Leslie's walk blaster DVD - to make an approximately 4 mile walk. I did her light walk, dance walk, brisk & steady, interval, short and sweaty and flexibility and when I finished my step count was 8,130 steps - I do put my counter on first thing in the morning, so you can probably knock a few hundred steps off that for my total, but even if it came to 7K steps, that isn't bad at all - especially before 8:00 a.m. on a Saturday morning! Donna

12-19-15, 01:10 PM
Sara1000 Join Date: Sep 2008	I'm confused - Leslie says the pace determines the miles - so wouldn't 3000 fast steps take you farther than 3000 slow steps but on Fitbit they count the same? Or does Fitbit register speed as well as number of steps? I think it's easier to walk faster when you are walking in place than when you're out on the road.

12-19-15, 02:56 PM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	I know when I walk the dogs faster my pedometer says I walked a shorter distance than when I walk slower. I'm sure it has to do with the stride length. Also your running stride is different so when my GPS says I ran 5 miles my pedometer and Fitbit say I ran a fair amount less. I agree with your last statement for sure. I can also walk faster on the treadmill than outside. __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness

01-05-16, 12:55 PM
leigh1673 Join Date: Aug 2003	I am bumping this up because I'm relieved to see that it's not just me experiencing the discrepancy between the Fitbit and Leslie "miles." I just got a Fitbit Charge HR for Christmas and did my first Leslie workout with it on my wrist today. It was the first 4 miles of her 5 Mile Fat Burning Walk. I made a particular point to pump my arms strong and even did more forward and back motions when Leslie and her team were marching or kicking in place. I jogged forward and back during all the 2-minute boosted walking periods, too. My fitbit only shows that I walked a little over 2 miles and a little over 5,000 steps! Boo. I'm gonna try Jessica tomorrow and see what the discrepancy is between the FB and her walking workouts.