There are countless types of home gym and exercise equipment on the market, and most of this equipment is very expensive. Pedometers are one of the exceptions. For about twenty-five dollars you can purchase a pedometer and it will help you lose weight without going broke. Before I give you my recommendation for the best pedometer for weight loss, let me explain what a pedometer is.
What is a Pedometer?
A pedometer is a device that typically rests at your waist and counts how many steps you take. They have fancy ones that tell you how many calories you burned, your speed, your miles traveled and/or your horoscope. They come in a variety of colors, brands and prices.
The best pedometer for the price and the pedometer that I use is the Omron HJ – 113. It is very accurate and inexpensive. It does not have all the bells and whistles, but it is all you need. So, buy the pedometer and start counting steps.
The 10,000 Step Campaign
I am sure many of you have heard about the 10,000 steps a day campaign. It is a campaign to get Americans to take 10,000 steps daily to lose weight, get healthy and prevent chronic diseases. I am a huge fan of this campaign. So, why did they choose 10,000?
The average person walks 5 miles with 10,000 steps. The average person also burns 100 calories per mile walked. You take 10,000 steps daily and you will burn 500 calories everyday. You burn 500 calories everyday and you will lose one pound a week.
However, this can be a little misleading. The average person already takes approximately 5,000 steps a day, so 10,000 is only 5,000 extra. So, you are only burning 250 calories more calories per day than before. But, that is still a lot of calories and at least a half-a-pound of weight loss every week.
Your Best Pedometer Game Plan
- Week One: Take 5,000 steps everyday
- Week Two: Take 5,500
- Weeks Three through Ten: Keep increasing your daily steps by 500 every week
- Week Eleven and Beyond: Take at least 10,000 each and every day.
Pedometers are an excellent and inexpensive way to lose weight, so buy one and start stepping.
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