If a person works out regularly, do they really need to use a pedometer to count their daily steps?
I used to think the answer was no.
My perception of pedometers has changed.
Before, I saw pedometers as something that people might use if they are not working out regularly, to make sure they are getting in at least the minimum of 10,000 steps a day.
Now I see them as a great motivation tool, even for people who have a weekly workout routine.
I have been working out six days a week for almost six months now. I was curious to find out how many steps I take a day including my workouts.
I wore a pedometer to find out…
I took 17,035 steps. (including my workout)
I’ve set a new goal of a minimum of 20,000 steps per day including workouts.
Hey, let’s face it ALL movement counts!
And with these last ten pounds sticking on me like glue, I am ready to “step” it up in every way I can.
I bought one for my hubby and he is counting his steps too.
What are some of your thoughts about pedometers?
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I think I want one… will have to look around and see if there is one close by my home. Between walking and our stairs I am sure the steps do add up.
I bought ours on sale at Big Five, but I think that target has them and Amazon too! Between the steps and the stairs I am sure they have added up. thanks so much for stopping by
The battery died in my pedometer, but I’m going to replace it and start using it! I had to recalibrate it for running, but now I’m using the “MapMyFitness” app for that. And if I log my steps, I can add that to my profile each day too.
Thanks, Danise!
That is an awesome app! they have so many wonderful apps now! Thanks so much for stopping by Susan
There are a lot of software pedometers these days. One I use is the following:
http://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/apps/f10f3c34-3f42-4ed8-9803-cab4d26428e4
It is quite accurate, displaying also the amount of calories that were burned during the exercise.
My work had a program where if we logged 10K steps daily with a pedometer we got a $200 GC, it happened to fall during my maternity leave but I did it anyways. It was so interesting to see how much I moved with a newborn around!
It’s so true. Kids keep us up and moving around.
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Wow, 20,000?! Good for you! I had a pedometer a few years ago, and it definitely motivated me to walk more. Since it died, I haven’t paid much attention but I’m very curious… great post!
It’s been a great reminder for me… I was curious too! thanks so much for stopping by
I just want to say thanks for provided an useful info about pedometers use.
17000 steps is appreciable. I am using pedometer from last two months and not been successful though. This article encourages me to do better.