About a month ago, I discovered something called Google Fit. The programme, or 'app' as everyone calls them these days, had been on my phone since I received it as a gift the Christmas. But for 16 months it lay dormant in the inner bowels of my phone, along with YT Music, Calendar and Assistant, whatever they are. As far as I am concerned, a phone is predominantly for making and receiving phone calls, sending text messages, or maybe emails if I'm feeling adventurous.
I'm a regular at the hospital gym, and in order to make the most of the limited time at my disposal, I do my warm-up while waiting for a break in the traffic as I cross the road. Yes, if you've ever wondered who that weirdo is doing stretching exercises on the central reservation, it's probably me.
Anyhow, after hearing everybody talking about their steps and their fitness 'apps', I became curious. Maybe I'm already getting more exercise than I realise? It even calculates 'heart points', and gives you a daily target. What's not to like? The first problem is that my sessions at the gym do not earn me any heart points whatsoever. That may in part be due to the fact that 45 minutes using an arm ergometer, rowing machine or exercise bike does not involve much dynamic motion, but I think it is mainly down to the fact I leave my phone in the locker while I do it. So when I come out of the gym, and Google Fit accusingly tells me I have scored only three heart points today, there is only one response.
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