I like to work out. I really do. I mean, okay, so sometimes I need a cattleprod to get me out to the gym but most days I look forward to it.  What I’ve learned from reading magazines, talking to trainers and generally obsessing endlessly about weightloss is that every movement you make each day can contribute to burning more calories.  If you take the stairs instead of riding the elevator or park a bit farther out in the parking lot when getting your groceries, those added steps can work toward improving your health. Hey, I heard that even tapping your foot while at your desk can have a positive impact (so long as it doesn’t drive your co-workers crazy).  So how much do these added steps really help and how many does it take to make a difference?

Well, to find that out, you need to invest in a pedometer to help you track your steps each day, whether while walking, running, hiking or just going through your normal routine. Pedometers are great fitness tools and can also be used outdoors to track your distance while hiking or hunting.  The Eddie Bauer Pedometer is a great device to start with. This pedometer includes a pedometer, stopwatch and an FM radio to help the time go by that much faster. This pedometer is easier to use than some more complicated gadgets out there and it is light-weight so you can wear it all day without discomfort. It comes with comfortable earphones and clips to your waistband or belt or can be slipped into a jacket pocket.

Once you have a few days of data from your pedometer, visit one of the online pedometer calorie and distance calculators available online like the one at About.com to see how far you walked and how many calories you burned. This particular tool even recommends a diet plan based on your workout.

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