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Pedometers for your Health

We all know that exercise is beneficial for our health, but there are times when life gets hectic and we don’t schedule time for ourselves.

If you are guilty of neglecting your body, just remember something is better than nothing, and walking can play a huge part in your wellbeing.

Pedometers are an excellent way to monitor your daily activity.The Yamax Digi Walker is one brand we can recommend, as it accurately records every step. Depending on your needs, there are different models to suit your lifestyle.

By wearing a pedometer you will be more conscious of how much you actually walk or run in the day, and will help you get motivated.

It is recommended to take a minimum of 10,000 steps per day, it is recommended to consult your doctor before undertaking any unusual activity.

If you are struggling to reach your 10,000 steps per day, all you need to do is walk more, if it sounds simple, that is because it is!

Here are some ideas for increasing your step count:

1. Get off the bus a stop early
   
   
2. Go for a walk in your lunchbreak – take a spare pair of comfortable shoes if you need to.
   
   
3. Take the dog for a walk
   
   
4. Start a walking club with your girlfriends/partner
   
   
5. If you enjoy the gym, use the treadmill
   
   
6. Go Shopping! If you ever needed an excuse to browse the shops, this is it.
   
   
7. Walk around the office – deliver messages personally instead of email. This is better for your work relationships too!
   
   
8. Add variation to your walks, this will keep you from getting bored.

Record your steps at the end of each day, so you can improve over time. A pedometer isn’t a huge investment, at around $30 you will be able to buy something accurate and long lasting. It is best to avoid the cheapest models as you want every step counted correctly.

A useful accessory is a pedometer clip, if the pedometer does happen to fall off your pants, the clip will save it from falling on the floor.

While you may struggle to reach 10,000 steps at first, you will think of creative ways to increase this. Pedometers are a great tool for busy people, mothers and other people who struggle to fit exercise into their day.

If you are looking to buy a pedometer, we recommend www.pedometersaustralia.com