10,000 steps?....

mbvenske

I've heard that a person should take 10,000 steps a day. 2000 steps in a mile, so unless I get a walk in every day, (which I will try), I won't make that many. Does anyone else track their steps and how many do you get on an average day?

scottb81

I've been averaging around 19,000 per day.

emersoam

Yeah. Unless you go for an actual walk...it's pretty unlikely you'll hit 10,000 steps in a day. That would be a very active job. 10,000 steps is 5 miles, which is a pretty long walk!

jimswife1

I average 10,000 steps per day, but it does take some effort. I park farther away when I go to work and if I go to the store, I walk the perimeter of the store before I start shopping.

anewattitude

I used to wear my pedometer but it was kind of cheap and would lose count. I've been more focused on my calories these days but should try and get a better pedometer as well

mbvenske

I've been averaging around 19,000 per day.

Ok. That is realllllly good! Can I ask what you do that will give you that many?

scottb81

I've been averaging around 19,000 per day.

Ok. That is realllllly good! Can I ask what you do that will give you that many?

Normally I run 4 to 6 miles in the morning and walk about 3.5 miles at lunch. Sometimes I also walk a couple of miles in the evening. The rest comes from my daily activity which unfortunately involves mostly sitting in a chair.

MinnieInMaine

I've got a pedometer in my cell phone and try to keep it in my pocket at all times. The best I can do on a work day is 5000 or so. The only time I get to 10,000 or more is if I go for a walk. For instance, Sunday I walked 4.7 miles and did some stuff around the house - my total for the day was 12500 steps.

Palache

I use a pedometer and I ususally try to average 12,000 steps a day. But that requires a ton of activity with my boys AFTER my 2 mile run.

mabear74

I average about 25,000 a day, but that includes my run. I have 6 kids and don't sit down much at all. Always on the go and always on my feet.

Lizzy_Sunflower

I just started tracking with my phone 5000 has been this weeks average. I am hoping to pick it up over the next few weeks
Good Luck!