I regularly wear a pedometer on my right hip. I don’t wear it for workouts but I keep it on during the day to track my movement and the number of steps I take.
There are a number of 10,000 step a day programs that suggest wearing the pedometer to do this same thing. It is thought that walking for 10,000 steps every day will help burn a few extra calories and if combined with an exercise program may improve the quality of life.
10,000 Step Program
1) Purchase a Pedometer -available at many stores. I got mine at Charlottesville Running Company and it is made by Timex. www.charlottesvillerunningcompany.com
2) Wear the pedometer for 5-7 days and record the number of steps each day and take an average (total steps divided by number of days)
3) If at or near 10,000 GREAT !!!!!, If Not try to add some walking time to your day.
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Walk to work(school) or park farther away
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Walk to lunch - and choose lunch location greatest walking distance away
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Walk back from lunch like a little kid- take the circuitous route
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Park at far end of lot when you shop
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Go for a walk after supper or any meal
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Do some work standing up( read reports/papers etc)
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Work in the Yard or around the house- EVERYDAY{added bonus here!}
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Do your errands on foot(bank/post office/coffee {MMM-coffee!}
keep track of the step count after you have made the changes and additions and monitor how you feel and your life in general.
