What is a pedometer?

A pedometer is an electronic device that is used to count the number of steps you take. It can be a great tool for motivation by helping you increase the total number of steps you are taking. With demand for these gadgets going up, you can now find a wide variety of pedometers for very low prices. When picking a pedometer make sure you go through all the features. Some are simple and only count steps while others can estimate the distance. Some can even tell you how many calories you are burning. At first, use the pedometer for about a week to get an average number of steps you take per day. From there, try and go up to at least 10,000 steps each day which is equal to about five miles. For easy ways to increase your physical activity level, visit the Beginner's Guide to Exercising. You can also check out other people's routines or share your own at the cardio forums.

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