Get to the pedometers already!

"Pedometers in Weight Watchers® Magazine!"

Pedometers are a fantastic fitness tool.  They are super-simple to use and will measure your activity level throughout the day... not just when you're working out or "out for a walk."  More importantly, they are a great motivator.  Just wearing the thing will make you think more about taking extra steps.

The April 2005 issue of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise® proved that women who wear a pedometer actually take about 20% more steps than those who don't.

Taking those extra steps is the difference between losing weight and just staying where you are.  It's time to get out and get busy, and you need a pedometer to track your efforts.  It will motivate you to take the stairs instead of the elevator, to walk down the hall instead of making that phone call, or to walk the dog instead of letting her out in the yard.

The May/June 2006 issue of Weight Watchers Magazine had a brief list of six particular units.  They were grouped by category.  We sell most of those units, and have some comments on their selections, as well as some additional suggestions.  Those categories are:

• Pedometers for Music-loving Walkers
• Pedometers for Overweight Walkers
• Pedometers for Cardio-conscious Walkers
• Pedometers for Cross-trainers and Advanced Walkers
• Pedometers for Walkers on a Budget
• Pedometers for Techie Walkers

We have tried to make this site as helpful and informative as we can, especially for those of you new to pedometers.  Please sign up for our free pedometer e-book, which will explain even more.

Our discussion of recent pedometer coverage in Weight Watchers Magazine is here.

Learn the pedometer basics and some of the benefits of pedometers.

Here are some suggestions for taking extra steps throughout the day