The pedometer is one of those little gadgets that you may come across and wonder what is the point of using one. They can actually come in handy for people looking to start exercising again by doing something basic such as walking. There are several benefits to using a pedometer.
Easy to use - Most pedometers are small and easy to use. You clip them onto your hip and you’re set.
Makes walking a challenge - If you set a daily goal of how many steps you want to take, you can use a pedometer to track how close you are to reaching it. This makes walking more of a challenge as you try to meet your goal.
Affordable and useful - Most of them are fairly low-cost but even the higher end ones range around $40. The more expensive ones can calculate calories, miles, and typically have a clock. Other features can [...]

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