Using a Pedometer

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Using a Pedometer A pedometer is a device that measures the number of steps that you do in a given time period. They come from very simple models through to more sophisticated models. From experience, I have found that the simpler models are more robust and work best for most people. The pedometer is usually attached to your belt or the top of your shorts/tracksuit pants or trousers. The best location is to position it midway between your midline and the side of one of your hips. Why use a Pedometer? Most people use a pedometer as a tool to check that they are doing their 10 thousand steps a day program properly. Health authorities suggest that we should walk 10 thousand steps a day to maintain health and fitness. When you first start out you may be surprised how few steps a day you are actually doing. My advice is to wear your pedometer for several days to record your average daily steps and get a baseline. Most people actually do less than 2 thousand steps a day if they are in a sedentary occupation. Try to increase your steps by 10% each week until you reach 10 thousand steps a day. The Pedometer as a Motivational Tool I have been using a pedometer for over 2 years now and I keep a record of my 100 day average on my PDA. It is fun to beat your personal best score. Doing it over a hundred days tends to level out those slack days when you don't walk far. I check my pedometer every few hours and if I have not done many steps I will try to take a walk during my lunch break or after work. I hate it when I drop below my average. So give it a go, you can purchase a simple pedometer for around $20, it may turn out to be the best piece of exercise enhancing equipment you have ever purchased.