Pedometers Promote Healthy Walks

Researchers from Stanford Medical School found people who use a pedometer walk one mile farther than those who do not.

A bit more good news is that those wearing a pedometer tend to lose a few pounds of weight and lower their blood pressure. The recent study did not reveal any causal relationship, meaning that wearing a pedometer is the cause for walking one mile farther or getting healthier.

The pedometer is a small, inexpensive device that counts the number of steps walked per day.

According to a new Stanford University study that reviewed pedometer use and the results from 2,700 volunteers, patients with the simple device increased their physical activity by about 2,000 steps per day. That’s equal to walking a mile a day, or burning 100 calories.

Consumers should not be led to believe that wearing a pedometer can help them walk and or lose weight. If that is true, consumers should wear more than one unit to enhance the synergistic effect.

Furthermore, consumers should be aware that walking is part of your healthy lifestyle. Both diet and exercise are both important to promoting health.