Walk More Using a Pedometer - Fat to Fit
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Studies show people who wear pedometers walk more Try it and see if you can log 10 000 steps a day
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My goal is 10,000 steps a day. To reach it on days when I am not playing tennis, I have to look for opportunities to walk. If I’m short of my 10,000-step goal, I’ll park at the far edge of the grocery store parking lot or I’ll suggest a “walk and talk” lunch with a friend. I’m delighted at the pedometer’s impact on my habits. Wearing the pedometer makes me more conscious of how much exercise I am getting, and I find myself willing to make a special effort to reach my daily goal. Researchers have confirmed that Getty Images Wearing a pedometer can help you walk more and stay in shape. Because it is easy to overestimate the amount of exercise I get, especially if I am tired, the pedometer also keeps me in touch with reality. Why not get everyone in your family to wear a pedometer and keep track of their steps? Or maybe get a “steps” competition started at work? According to experts, . Walking also improves outlook, reduces stress and helps us sleep better. And as exercise goes, walking is relatively inexpensive. All you need is a good pair of shoes. If you want to learn more, visit . This website provides useful advice about how to get started safely. For example, if you are sedentary (typically walking 1,000 to 3,000 steps a day), add 500 steps a day for a week or two. Ultimately, you want to keep adding steps until you reach your goal of 10,000 a day. Speaking of motivation, I have to turn off the computer and get moving! Carole Carson, author of From Fat to Fit: Turn Yourself into a Weapon of Mass Reduction, serves as the coach for the AARP Fat to Fit online community. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
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