Pedometers Push People to Walk More

Individuals who incorporate walking to lose weight and improve their health actually perform better when using a pedometer, a new study finds. Study author Dr. Dena M. Bravata, a senior research scientist at Stanford University, found that people who used a pedometer increased their physical activity by 2,000 steps a day, which is approximately a mile. Pedometer users also found a decrease in their blood pressure readings and better blood sugar control, with a further study published by Dr. Caroline R. Richardson in the Annals of Family Medicine also reporting weight loss with pedometer use. Pedometers have been found to aid individuals in setting and meeting goals, as well as providing instant gratification by being able to monitor progress on a consistent basis.

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