Smartphone fitness apps - how do you keep your phone on you?

Pat58 · 11-30-19, 09:00 AM

My new Samsung came with some health apps installed. I'd like to try them, but I don't "wear" my phone. It's either on my desk, nightstand or in my purse.

I've seen people at the gym with their phones strapped to their upper arm and that won't work for me.

lreidgreen · 11-30-19, 11:51 AM

In the cool weather I wear a sweatshirt or fleece that has interior pockets. For me, at least one interior pocket is a must have feature for outerwear preferably slip in ones so I don’t have to fumble with zippers.
In the summer, I was just holding the phone when taking walks. I got sick of that so this spring I bought a small Jansport waist pack (online at Target) and used that for easy access to my phone, keys etc. If I don’t get around to getting one of those armbands I plan on using the waist pack when a I finally get back to the gym. I don’t usually need to have the phone physically on me when I am at the gym though.

Malinda · 11-30-19, 12:24 PM

I love my Koala Clip.

https://koalaclip.com/

yogapam · 11-30-19, 01:03 PM

If I’m wearing a jacket it goes in my pocket. If not I carry a waist pack or a small cross body purse.

Sue B · 11-30-19, 01:20 PM

A lot of women's workout shorts, yoga pants and even leggings are now made with phone pockets. I usually carry my phone in my bag or backpack and the Google Fit app still picks up how far I walk.

Messe · 11-30-19, 01:56 PM

I have one of these that I use when I'm covering an event and don't want to carry a purse: https://hipssister.com/collections/f...ter-waist-band

Pat58 · 11-30-19, 02:48 PM

Great ideas, thanks everyone!

Laura S. · 12-01-19, 11:12 AM

My case has a strap. So, it goes in a pocket or the strap is around my wrist.

cataddict · 12-02-19, 01:07 PM

I thought of this thread when I put on some workout leggings yesterday that had a side pocket built in along the leg that would be large enough for a phone.

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11-30-19, 09:00 AM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	Smartphone fitness apps - how do you keep your phone on you? My new Samsung came with some health apps installed. I'd like to try them, but I don't "wear" my phone. It's either on my desk, nightstand or in my purse. I've seen people at the gym with their phones strapped to their upper arm and that won't work for me.

11-30-19, 11:51 AM
lreidgreen VF Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey	In the cool weather I wear a sweatshirt or fleece that has interior pockets. For me, at least one interior pocket is a must have feature for outerwear preferably slip in ones so I don’t have to fumble with zippers. In the summer, I was just holding the phone when taking walks. I got sick of that so this spring I bought a small Jansport waist pack (online at Target) and used that for easy access to my phone, keys etc. If I don’t get around to getting one of those armbands I plan on using the waist pack when a I finally get back to the gym. I don’t usually need to have the phone physically on me when I am at the gym though.

11-30-19, 12:24 PM
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11-30-19, 01:03 PM
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11-30-19, 01:20 PM
Sue B VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland	A lot of women's workout shorts, yoga pants and even leggings are now made with phone pockets. I usually carry my phone in my bag or backpack and the Google Fit app still picks up how far I walk. __________________ Move your body often, sometimes hard. Every bit counts. Drop Two Sizes, Fit Body Blueprint, STRONG Eat. Lift. Thrive. and Revamp grad DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.

11-30-19, 01:56 PM
Messe Join Date: Nov 2001	I have one of these that I use when I'm covering an event and don't want to carry a purse: https://hipssister.com/collections/f...ter-waist-band __________________ Martha You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. — Maya Angelou

11-30-19, 02:48 PM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	Great ideas, thanks everyone!

12-01-19, 11:12 AM
Laura S. VF Supporter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC	My case has a strap. So, it goes in a pocket or the strap is around my wrist. __________________ Laura Laura's Workout Mantras: Something is better than nothing The best workout is the one you will DO

12-02-19, 01:07 PM
cataddict VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006	I thought of this thread when I put on some workout leggings yesterday that had a side pocket built in along the leg that would be large enough for a phone.