A Positive Habit

Wear a Pedometer

This is an easy habit to acquire; all you have to do is purchase a pedometer and wear it every time you go for a walk or to work out. This positive habit will help motivate you to keep walking. A pedometer is a small, inexpensive device that you attach to your waist. It senses your body’s motion and then counts your footsteps. Pedometers can be a great motivational tool; they have been used in Japan for over 20 years to increase walking.

With a pedometer, you can set goals and see yourself approaching them. Studies have shown that sedentary people who use pedometers and set goals see improvements in their body fat and fitness levels that are comparable to people performing more structured exercises. Remember to record your steps in your one-minute tracking log. Here are some pedometer tips:

Record steps you take while walking your daily routine.

Record daily and weekly activity.

Set a goal of 6,000 to 10,000 steps per day but work up to that goal gradually.

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To your awesome health

Joyce Hearn.