10,000 steps a day

Yes, It's true !

Well thank you for the invite, I may just try to increase gradually however have just been persuaded by DD to join in the walk for life locally which is being held on Saturday. Can't wait !
Will keep you updated if I am able to lift my head or feet from the sofa [btgrin]

I got a pedometer in January. 10,000 steps takes forever to do. I get bored walking. I prefer using my phone with mapmywalk. It doesn't count steps but it does count miles, and tells you how fast you walked. I might give it a go, doubt I'll get to 10,000 steps very often though - I don't have time and would rather ride my bike anyway.

Sorry, chloe 1984, meant you to tag along, not nankate.

Sorry, chloe 1984.

You can tag along while I walk our 3, NanKate

Galen Iread that fidgeting or not letting yourself sit too long can be beneficial.

Best of luck Chloe it may be more realistic to try adding 500 every few days so the extra distance is a gradual increase then more chance of you maintaining it. Whatever you choose keep us up to date with your progress .

I can't can I do 10,000 blinks instead?

Nankate I do agree that my Mother was far more active than I am , I do try since we now only have one car I do far more walking dread to think how few steps I used to do when working full time usually just from the car park to my desk and back again. However tomorrow I am going to turn over a new leaf and really try to do my 10,000 steps each day. So will report back. May have to volunteer to walk someone's dog!

I got a pedometer some years ago, after I met up with a colleague who looked so much fitter and healthier. She said she'd done it by wearing a pedometer, and making sure she did 5000 steps.

I have a new one, but it's so complicated I took one look at the instructions and had to lie down in a darkened room. I read the US say 10,000 a day, and found that a bit of a challenge, unless I did a 5 mile dog walk each day.
I have foot problems currently, the physio demands I cut my walking down. I'm finding it a bit of a challenge not to feel sorry for myself, because walking is the only exercise I can do these days. Then, I think on, remind myself how many people are in a much worse position than me, and tell myself if I follow the exercises, rest the foot, etc, 6 weeks on, I'll be ok. Fingers crossed. I may ask mrIam if he can fix the pedometer, but not till I can walk properly again!

NanKate, you sound like me.

Chloe I too do about 7,000 and it's a bit of a struggle to get to 10,000, however when I started I was nearer 5,000 so things have improved. I suspect we are far less active than our mothers.

That's the one I've ordered Shysal - that could have been me you were talking about, counting steps and comparing

shysal I ordered my (very cheap one) from the same place, I thought I would just get a cheapy in case my new activity only lasts a day or 2. The one you have shown does look good.

Shysal, I've just looked at your link, my pedometer is of the rubbish variety, I like the look of this one and I like the idea that it will work in pocket or handbag, sounds good, may get one.

I have had several cheap pedometers over the years, the type that clips to a waistband, and they were all rubbish. Being a bit obsessive by nature, I would count the steps of a walk in my head and compare. The pedometers all missed quite a few.
I now have a more expensive one which will work in a pocket or handbag on any axis. I don't use all the functions, but it does zero itself each night, and has a personal alarm in case you run (or walk) into any problem. These days I do 3 or 4 exercise classes a week, but on the other days I make sure that I walk at least 10,000 steps, usually about 1.5 hours worth.
www.amazon.co.uk/Tanita-PD724-3-Axes-Pedometer/dp/B00148ZF98/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1406735875&sr=8-15&keywords=pedometer

Just delivered 250 YES booklets that's 250 gates, drives, paths and stairs and all the bits in between, but don't have a step counter so I have no idea how many steps I took. I do know that I am absolutely knackered. Only saving grace is that the shoulder bag gets progressively lighter - I could hardly lift it at the start.

I have just ordered one £1.59, with free delivery, will it work???

Bugger Blow that for a game of tin soldiers.

Just ordered my pedometer it will be awaiting me when I arrive home.

Slow down Cari I've not bought a pedometer yet. I'm on holiday in the north east and I don't think they sell things like that up here!