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A pedometer, also called a step counter, is a valuable product for counting steps and can help with your exercise program. It counts the steps by detecting the action of your hips. In order to attain an accurate measurement of your steps used, you will want to measure your step span.
Step Length: The length from the heel print of one foot to the heel print of the other foot. This is the distance traveled forward by a single leg.
Stride Length: This can represent the same thing as step length, or it can represent two steps, since in that instance the other foot has also touched down once. If you set your pedometer for your step length and learn it seems to be halving your distance, read the instructions again - it may want the stride length, which is two steps.
The pedometer was initially produced for sports buffs but has become accepted as a method to record regular exercise. It is often worn on the belt and kept on all day. A great way to get fit is to work up to 10,000 steps a day which is the equivalent of five miles. For a healthy and productive lifestyle the pedometer just might be the appropriate device to help you keep track with your fitness regimen.
All pedometers count steps, but they may use different methods to do so beyond showing the step total and/or calculating the distance. The top features are: calorie estimates, clocks, timers, stopwatches and speed estimators, 7-day memory and pulse rate readers.
If you are planning to wear a pedometer all day, make sure it is securely attached at the waist and will be comfortable to wear. Also, you need to make sure that the display is easy to read and that you don't actually have to remove the device from your waistband. The pedometers that have a cover are the best because the buttons are protected and it is less likely that they may get pushed accidentally. You don't want to lose your over all total number of steps before the end of the day!
The most basic pedometers only count your steps and show and/or distance. This is all you need to track and keep yourself committed. set a goal of distance or steps for each day. The recommended number of steps is 6,000 for health, 10,000 for weight loss when you count all your steps during the day. For weight loss, an uninterrupted walk each day of 4,000-6,000 steps is advised.
