| A pedometer is a simple, but accurate device to | | | | that your hips and glutes are actually getting the |
| help you measure the amount of physical activity | | | | exercise they need. |
| you do. It is battery-operated and measures each | | | | In order for the device to register your steps it |
| step you take according the vertical movement | | | | must be placed in a vertical upright position on |
| of your hip. It can give you feedback immediately | | | | either side of the body directly over the midline |
| so you know if you are achieving the activity goal | | | | of the thigh. You can wear this device under your |
| you have set for yourself. Everyone knows that | | | | clothing so you can see how much you walk |
| walking is a beneficial exercise not only to help | | | | during your regular daily routine. A program using |
| you lose weight, but as part of your regular | | | | a pedometr is based on the premise that |
| exercise program. Using this type of device will let | | | | everyone walks 10,000 steps a day. This is the |
| you know how much walking you do on a regular | | | | goal you should try to reach to keep your body |
| basis and will show you how taking extra steps | | | | fit and to maintain a healthy weight. |
| will help you become fit and get your body in | | | | Sportline pedometers are the most popular ones |
| shape. | | | | on the market, but there are many other brands |
| When you start a walking program, you should | | | | to choose from such as the Silva and Omron |
| set a goal for yourself. Most people try to walk a | | | | brands. When buying a paedometer, you should |
| number of kilometres a day, put a pedometre | | | | not only test it out to make sure it is accurate, |
| can make the goal more specific. Trying for a | | | | but also whether or not it feels comfortable on |
| certain number of steps a day or a week, helps | | | | your leg. If it is not comfortable you probably |
| you improve your workout because you know | | | | wont use it as much as you should. |