If you are starting a walking routine, a smart thing to do is start tracking your daily progress. By using a pedometer, you can track the amount of steps you take per day to help you reach your distance goals whether it be one mile or five miles.
The recommended amount of steps per day is 10,000 steps or approximately 5 miles. But this is only in theory. Here is some of the latest information Dr. Catrine Tudor-Locke recommends:
Classification of pedometer-determined physical activity in healthy adults:
1) Under 5000 steps/day may be used as a “sedentary lifestyle index”
2) 5,000-7,499 steps/day is typical of daily activity excluding sports/exercise and might be considered “low active.”
3) 7,500-9,999 likely includes some exercise or walking (and/or a job that requires more walking) and might be considered “somewhat active.”
4) 10,000 steps/day indicates the point that should be used to classify individuals as “active”.
5) Individuals who take more than 12,500 steps/day are likely to be classified as “highly active”.
The cost of typical pedometers ranges from $10 to $25. Many pedometers include a calorie burner approximation and a step counter. Your pedometer will be used to track the number of calories burned during your workout and how far you have walked during this workout. Keep the pedometer on and continue to track your steps rest of your day. Common brand name pedometers include Omron, Oregon Scientific and Sportline.
So, do you need an upscale pedometer? That’s up too you. You may not need a fancy talking, a digital, or calorie counter pedometer with lots of extras. You can purchase a simple $10 pocket or wrist pedometer that will track your steps just as effectively. Whatever your choice may be, you will be well on your way to improving your health.
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