"Walk With Charlie" App Review: The Fun Way To Get Your Steps In
In today's world, where endlessly doomscrolling 12 hours a day on Instagram reels in bed is the new normal, our health has taken a back burner. You will be surprised at how little the average person today walks. Most people are walking less than 4,000–5,000 steps, which is way below the recommended holy 10k steps number. As a fellow university student, I completely sympathize completing the 10k steps goal seems daunting with back-to-back lectures and endless assignments. No one has the time or motivation to complete this goal.
I used to have an extremely sedentary lifestyle myself, only taking five steps from one class to another. But it doesn’t take a medical degree for one to realize this was not good for my health. So, I decided to take charge and change this. A Chinese app, Walk With Charlie, made walking feel easygoing and more exciting rather than a daunting task that I had to cross off from my daily checklist.
"Walk with Charlie" is unlike any other step-counting app. This interactive app turns walking into an exciting game that rewards you for your walking activity
1.Virtual Walk-Mate: Charlie is your virtual buddy who becomes healthier if you walk more than 10K steps and chubbier if you walk less than 5K steps.
2.Fun Twist on Walking: The app turns walking into a fun game that motivates users to complete daily step goals and earn rewards like donuts, which can be used to buy items and customize Charlie.
3. Social Features: The app helps you invite friends and compete with them in step missions and allows you to join a "Charlie Town" where you can socialize and participate in healthy missions.
4. Customization and Rewards: You can customize Charlie with items, unlock badges, and collect seasonal rewards the more you take part in step missions.
5. Tracking and Progress: The app accurately tracks steps in real time and lets you track your progress.
Why You Need To Get A Charlie:
-> Will Hold You Accountable: We've all done it we've talked the talk but didn't walk the walk. Charlie will help you stay on track and motivated.
-> Charlie Changes With Your Progress: Your walking buddy transforms based on your steps, giving you a reason to keep the step count high.
-> More Fun Than A regular Step Tracker: With exciting step missions, exclusive items and badges walking is anything but a bore.
-> Small Steps To Make You Feel Good: Walking goes a long way will help meet your fitness goals and reduce stress levels and balance hormones.
If you're also ready to make walking fun again, join me and get your very own Charlie today. Download it on the App Store and move more! (Unfortunately, available on iOS only)
Would you be ready to try an app like Charlie? Let’s chat in the comments 🎮🚶♀️