Pedometers Push People

Those of us who walk to in order to lose weight and be healthier actually perform better when using a pedometer, a new study finds. Dr. Dena M. Bravata, a senior research scientist at Stanford University, found that people who used a pedometer increased their physical activity by 2,000 steps a day, which is approximately one mile (1.6 km). Pedometer walkers had lower blood pressure and better blood sugar control, and, according to Dr. Caroline R. Richardson in the Annals of Family Medicine, pedometer walkers reported they lost weight. Pedometers are designed to help to set, track, and meet your goals, with the instant gratification of being able to monitor your progress anytime. So start counting, and losing weight!

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