Intensifying your workout with pedometer steps is easy.
The benefit of doing high intensity exercises is that it increases the calorie burn and this is the attraction of the more extreme exercise sessions that dominate weight loss exercise since TV’s The Biggest Loser has become so popular. Calories burned must be greater than calories consumed for the weight loss to begin. The higher the calories burned the more weight lost.
In light of my last post where I point out that for weight loss to be effective over the long term i.e. the results last, the every day for a lifetime approach is more likely successful than a cramming effort reminiscent of school exams.
Having said that I do not mean that pedometer steps is limited to low intensity calorie burn spread out daily. There is a lot of positive effect in the strategic use of high intensity exercise.
For most people continued active living results in effective ongoing weight management after weight loss, therefore this needs to be established as a normal routine in your life. For this to happen it requires a consistent process done often enough to become a pleasure and desirable activity.
When enthusiasm for the desired results (quick weight loss) over rides ignorance about the level of activity then failure can often result. If you are not normally active then taking on exercise without finding your limits first can cause overload and giving up.
Measured use, and enjoyment of high intensity exercise, is a great way to stay in shape and increase the variety and options in addition to pedometer steps counting.
If you do want to try some fancy high energy program then:
1. prepare for it-find out what physical stressors are likely, and build up stamina, particular muscles to be used, and prepare by training in these areas.
2. alternatively take the class or do the event at a slow pace, gradually increasing until your fitness reaches the desired level i.e. over several sessions.
3. add high intensity to your pedometer steps by- walking hills; carrying weights (groceries in either hands are good); walking faster in sections by taking smaller steps more quickly (do not lengthen your stride); walk longer; add stairs; carry a child!
Many more options exist to make pedometer steps and other exercise a delightful, varied, favorite activity in a healthy lifestyle.
Treadmill running or walking rarely includes pedometer steps counting and so the iPhone app for use with a treadmill is a boon for those who like to do pedometer running and walking on a treadmill. Of course your existing pedometer will also do for this but as we all seem to love the iPhone gadgetry it seems opportune to talk about the specific treadmill application. The video above gives a great explanation of all the features.
It is a reminder that many recent technical updates of familiar electronic games (iPod) and essentials (watches and iPhone) now include a pedometer so there is no excuse for avoiding counting pedometer steps daily.
The average person has been determined to do around 5,000 to 6,000 steps daily. This varies greatly depending upon the individual. Those who are mainly sedentary could easily do less than 3,000. More active lifestyles could be anywhere from 10,000 to 15,000. Walking to lose weight using pedometer steps requires a daily minimum of 10,000 steps as a general guideline. Often up to 15,000 pedometer steps are suggested as a desirable target for weight loss but I like to record my steps daily and average 10,000 steps each over 7 days. This enables me to add higher calorie burning to my walking when combined with weights, cycling, interval training on the treadmill, some of which only indirectly registers on a pedometer. Calorie burning can be monitored with some pedometers but as gender, weight, height and metabolism affect this result it may be less than accurate.
It also helps in business where exercise and timetables need to be flexible. You can plan around the gym or other set program but it doesn’t matter if you miss because pedometer steps are under your control. Add in extra steps easily with a walk at lunchtime if you didn’t make it to the gym earlier.
The first requirement is to find out how many steps you do in any normal day. Increase this by 20 percent as a first target until you reach 10,000 pedometer steps daily or a level where weight loss occurs. Walking for weight loss with pedometer steps is easy!
It is far and away the easiest method for keeping on track when monitoring progress. More importantly it doesn’t give confusing information as weight scales can do when used daily. Scales, instead of offering encouragement, frequently disappoint because of various issues around muscle development, fluid retention and time of day, whereas the pedometer steps tracking system tells me exactly how much activity I have performed this day. This means that when at work, or shopping, I am aware of my physical movements and focusing on the desired target of weight loss.
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