FAQs about
GoalGetter

The GoalGetter mobile app from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is a tool to help users keep track of their progress in a walking or running regimen and reach their personal goals. Research has shown that walking may help enhance overall wellness and heart health.

To start, click on “Settings” to enter your weight and select the appropriate sensitivity level. Next, set your fitness goal (see more info on goals below). Now choose a saved route or enter a new route. A list of completion times the user has taken for any previous route will be displayed. Data can also be sorted by date, time, pace and calories burned.

Three primary goal types can be selected: number of steps, miles or calories burned. Calculations for calories are based on distance, time and weight. Distance is based on your GPS movement. Pace is based on Distance and Time. Steps are measured by the number of steps taken by the user.

Goals have no set timeframe and can be established simply by resetting the goal date and then the app starts counting from that point.

When your current goal is reached, the user will be notified by a pop-up message saying, “Congratulations. You’ve reached your goal.” The user may then reset the current goal or enter a new one.

When hitting the home or lock keys, responding to a text message or phone call, GoalGetter is suspended and will fail to log any additional data for that particular session. Once you return to GoalGetter, you will be prompted with a message asking you if you’d like to continue with your current session.

Yes. Simply make your music selection prior to opening GoalGetter. If you wish to change songs while on a walk or run you will have to leave the GoalGetter app and your session will be interrupted. Once you return to GoalGetter, you will be prompted with a message asking you if you’d like to continue with your current session.

The GPS signal is only active when the user is outside. Note: If GPS signal is weak, walking calculations will not be completely accurate.

Should you have issues with weak signal outside, try clicking on the map (on the pedometer screen) to zero in on your location. This will often (not always) solve this issue.

The GoalGetter pedometer screen features a locking capability (upper right hand corner). When locked, GoalGetter will remain active on-screen and the user will not be prompted to enter their security code. The other option is to disable the security function on your iPhone prior to using GoalGetter. Don’t forget to turn it back on when you’re done using GoalGetter! NOTE: Locking GoalGetter when walking/running can also help improve battery life.

GoalGetter works best on the iPhone models with built-in GPS. It will not be as accurate on the original iPhone or iPod touch, which do not have built-in GPS. All updates are free.

The GoalGetter mobile app is not available at this time for other smart phones.