Steps to Success

摘要

We all need some inspiration to increase our perspirationnin our daily quest to be more physicallynactive. Inspiration is as simple today as trackingnyour daily walking activity on a pedometer. While treadmillsnand elliptical bicycles attract all of the physical fitnessnequipment attention, the truth is that our daily physical activitynconsists primarily of walking. By tracking the number ofnsteps taken on a daily basis with a daily preset goal for numbernof steps, a pedometer serves as a tool of encouragementnto meet daily step goals. Actually, when people are awarenof how many steps they are taking per day, whether theynare intentionally physically active or not, they will be moreninclined to increase physical activity levels.nWhat does one look for in selecting a pedometer? Withnliterally hundreds of pedometers on the market, how donyou select one for yourself or your patients that is reliablenand resistant to breakage? How much should one plan tonspend on a pedometer? What about the ease of wearingnand the comfort factor?