Pedometer Tips
1. Purchase one! I find it best to spend some money on one so they don’t keep falling off and breaking and so that you have more invested in the pedometer (AKA meaning you will be more likely to use it!).
a. Recommendations: Fitbit Zip (www.fitbit.com). (They also sell at Best Buy, apple stores, etc) Retails for $59.99
b. Omron brand. Can buy at Target, Best Buy, etc
2. Wear ALL DAY LONG! No matter what clothes you are wearing or changing in and out of. Many people make the mistake of wearing their pedometer only for workouts.
3. The goal is 10,000 steps per day (or about 4-5 miles of walking.) This includes day to day activities and exercise). Average your first 3 days wearing your pedometer and increase by 500-1000 each week until you are close to your goal. Example: If your average is only 4,000 steps, then aim for 5,000 everyday. Once you start being consistent with 5,000, increase it.
4. Most pedometers work best if you wear above one leg or the other on your waistband.
5. Don’t forget to log your steps! Keeping a log helps you track changes over time. (Click on link below to some great free resources).
Good luck!
Kelly Devine Rickert, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN
Registered Dietitian
Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics
Franciscan St. James Health
708-679-2717 (For appointments)
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