Fitness Tracker

“Seriously?” Ed said. “I have to wear this?”

“It’s the hottest thing in fitness,” Edna replied.

Ed opened the packages and held up his FitCardio strap for inspection. He attempted to lace the unit around his ankle when Edna’s laughter stopped him.

“They go on our wrists.”

For the next week Edna walked daily, challenging Ed to match her step count. While she was gone, Ed laid on the sofa watching TV and moving his left arm repeatedly.

At week’s end Edna checked the steps recorded on Ed’s unit.

“Excellent!” Edna exclaimed.

“You were right,” Ed answered. “I feel great.”