Using a Pedometer

Transcript: Using a Pedometer

The saying goes “A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step”. And that single step can also jumpstart your weight loss program.

Studies have shown that people who walk 10,000 steps a day have lower body fat.

You’re already walking, but how do you measure your steps. You might want to consider getting a pedometer.

A pedometer is a small battery operated device that clips onto your waist. What it does is counts the number of steps that you take so you don’t have to.

There are no fancy electronics involved. The pedometer works by counting the swing and sway of your hips. Pedometer features and accuracy vary. So the Good Housekeeping Institute decided to put a few through their paces. The ones the walked off with top honors?

Sportline 350. What’s great about the sportline 350 is that it’s very accurate, easy to use, and it’s durable.

The Acumen 10K Stepper Plus can also put pep in your step. It has a function that beeps after 10,000 steps have been taken, allowing you to know when you have accomplished your goal.

This Oregon Scientific Pedometer has a radio attached. It can put some slide in your stride. The nice thing about the Oregon Scientific Pedometer with radio is that it has a back-light so that users can read it in the dark.

So walk of those pounds, but be sure to watch your step.

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