Only 10,000 Steps A Day Will Help You Lose Weight

May 24th, 2007

Only 10,000 Steps A Day Will Help You Lose Weight

Author: Joey Dweck

Experts have discovered that walking 10,000 steps a day can
help you drop those unwanted pounds faster than just about any
other method of weight loss. Walking will also help you keep
the weight off for a longer period of time because it builds
your muscles while keeping your heart at a fat-burning rate.

Because it can seem to be a daunting task to walk 10,000 steps,
it is important that you develop a strategy for meeting your
daily quota. Here are three simple methods to help you reach
your goals without losing focus:

Use a Pedometer
Using a pedometer can help you easily keep track of the
distance you have covered throughout your day as well as the
number of steps that you have taken. A pedometer is a small
box-shaped calculator that you can clip to your belt or pants
pocket in the same way you would wear a beeper.

When placed firmly near the hip, the pedometer accurately
registers each step that you take. For individuals wishing to
meet their new daily quota of 10,000 steps, the pedometer is
the easiest, more carefree method to reach the goal.

When shopping for a pedometer, make sure that you select a
model that has both distance and well as individual step
readings. You will begin to learn how many steps go into one
mile. You will also be surprised by how many steps you can add
to your daily count by changing small habits, such as choosing
the stairs over the elevator or walking to your colleague’s
desk rather than sending an email.

Calculate the Time it Takes
Using either you pedometer or a counting method, calculate the
approximate time it takes for you to traverse a specific
distance, such as a mile. Calculate this number several times
on several different days and average the figures together. You
will then be able to determine approximately how long it will
take you to walk a portion of your steps if you choose to spend
a set amount of time walking them off.

For example, if you know that you can walk all 10,000 steps in
an hour, then you can elect to dedicate an hour everyday to
walking your steps. However, if you cannot dedicate a full
hour, then you can add up increments of ten minutes at a time
until you reach your goal. Having a clear understanding of just
what it takes to reach your goal will help you to approach the
task much more strategically than if you did not have a plan.
Do the calculations to save time and assure that you reach your
10,000 steps.

Measure a Route
Measure a route based on the time and distance it takes you to
walk your 10,000 steps. Having a pre-planned route will help
you to view the task of walking 10,000 in a more manageable
light. You will be able to measure your progress along your day
and have a system for achieving your goals.

Because taking the same path everyday may become tedious, plan
two or three routes. Plan a long route for days when you have a
plethora of energy, a short route for days when you are tired,
and a mid-length route for days when you are energized but
busy. Giving yourself plenty of options is important to helping
you stay positive so that you can achieve your goal.

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