Why use a pedometer (step counter)?
A quality, physical activity monitor like the Yamax Digi-walker pedometer is a great way to track your activity patterns. Each time you check your pedometer, it motivates you to take extra steps. As you increase your daily step count, you will soon begin to notice real changes in your physical and mental state, with more energy, less stress and better sleeping patterns. Begin by simply recording the number of steps each day for a week. Put it on when you get up in the morning and wear it until bedtime. Keep a record of your daily steps. By the end of the week you will know your daily average. You might be surprised how many (or how few!) steps you get in each day. If you are a regular weekend walker you can also use the pedometer to measure the number of steps in your longer walks.
