From Tesco Magazine – Healthy Living:

Don’t feel like exercising? Why not try using a pedometer when you go for a walk? These handy little gadgets record the number of steps you take, so you really feel like you’ve achieved something.

A recent US study* of people with diabetes found that those with pedometers enjoyed their walking exercise programme more than those who didn’t have the gadgets – so they were more likely to stay the course. The British Heart Foundation says taking around 10,000 steps per day (five miles) will help keep your heart healthy.

*A randomized trial comparing structures and lifestyle goals in an internet-mediated walking program for people with type 2 diabetes. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 4:59 (Nov. 16, 2007).

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Please consult your physician before starting any exercise or weight loss program.
Your physician is your very best resource.