aruku with ＳＯＭＰＯひまわり生命-散歩を便利に！ 6.2.1

◆ First certified app of "My ME-BYO Karte" in Kanagawa Prefecture!
◆ Awarded in the 2018 Tokyo Open Data App Contest!

The app automatically records daily steps, locations visited, and calories burned. Users can create groups with family and friends to share their walking statistics.

Elevate your daily walks into an enjoyable experience.

"aruku with SONGO Himawari Life" is a pedometer app designed to make daily strolls and walks fun and engaging for health improvement.

◆ Automatic recording of walks!

Simply carry your device, and it will log your daily steps, locations, calories, distance walked, and movement trajectory, allowing you to reflect on your day. Records can be reviewed through timelines or graphs. The app can also sync with Fitbit to provide insights into sleep duration and active time. A functionality to reflect on monthly statistics such as total steps and average daily steps by weekday is also included!

Daily walking is certainly more enjoyable now!

◆ Ranking feature to boost motivation!
National user rankings for daily steps, categorized by location and age group, are displayed. Users can check their walking statistics against national averages as well as among those living in the same area or within the same age group.

This feature serves as a motivation booster for your daily walking routine!

◆ Create groups with family and friends!

The app includes a group function that allows users to share daily step counts with family and friends. This fosters friendly competition among distant relatives or coworkers based on daily steps!

Competing with acquaintances enhances the joy of walking.

◆ Discover new insights with shared photos and notes in "Aru Memo"!

Users can share their walking experiences, such as “a beautiful scenery I stumbled upon” or “delicious sweets from a café visited,” by attaching photos or notes in "Aru Memo (Walking Memory)." You can continuously share places or items you find interesting! Shared Aru Memos can be viewed both in a list and on a map, showcasing memo locations nearby that may lead you to unexpected spots during your walks. Interested memos can be saved for later reference.

Elevating mundane walks into rich experiences filled with discoveries!

◆ Enhance your walks with nationwide walking courses!

The app provides over 1,000 walking courses across 47 prefectures in Japan! Numerous hidden gems await discovery. Seasonal featured courses emphasize cherry blossoms in spring and autumn foliage, allowing users to enjoy nature’s transitions while walking. Syncing with Fitbit also lets you monitor your heart rate during these courses.

You may experience something new on your usual walking routes!

◆ Understand your care risk and engage in preventive exercises!

By answering simple questions about physical health related to mobility and falls, users can assess their care risk. Risks are categorized into four groups: “fractures,” “falls & frailty,” “joints,” and “spine,” indicating which risks are most concerning and the extent of each risk. Suggested exercises aimed at reducing these risks are also provided.

Using this app for regular walking while addressing care risks through exercise contributes towards risk mitigation.

◆ Additional convenient features available!

The app includes a map function for locating your current position. It also offers nearby search features for facilities like restrooms, cafés, or convenience stores along your walking route. Health-related information is provided regularly to enhance the healthiness of your daily walks.

Essential for every walk or exercise routine!

"aruku with SONGO Himawari Life" is recommended for:

• Individuals interested in healthcare
• Those looking to keep a record of daily steps
• Individuals starting walking as an easy form of exercise
• Health-conscious individuals
• Users interested in competing with others regarding their daily steps
• Individuals wanting to track calories burned through walking
• Someone who wants to document distances walked
• A person used to running but looking to transition to a walking lifestyle
• Those who wish to maintain their daily walking records
• A person wanting to share photos taken during walks
• Individuals seeking a free pedometer app for managing their walk records
• A user looking for recommended walking routes
• A person wishing to engage in healthcare activities via Fitbit
• Savvy individuals searching for useful pedometer apps during walks
• A curious person monitoring their monthly step counts
• An individual eager to find quick methods for staying active
• A person wishing to reflect on past walks
• A user wanting an easy way to track weight daily
• A walker aiming to manage weight alongside regular walking habits
• An individual interested in examining the relationship between step counts and weight
• A person seeking transparency around the effects of walking on weight loss