Exercise

Step Counting

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Step Counting, 10,000 Steps, Ten Thousand Steps

  • Indications
  1. Exercise option in those without regular program
  • Protocol
  1. Pedometer worn to measure steps each day
  2. One mile reached for each 2000 steps (100 calories)
  • Activity Level
  1. Very low activity: less than 5000 steps/day
  2. Low activity: 5000 to 7500 steps/day
  3. Mild activity: 7500 to 10,000 Steps/day
  4. Moderate activity: 10,000 to 12,500 steps/day
  5. High activity: More than 12,500 steps/day