But the benefits of regular walking don’t stop there; a regular ramble, habitual hike or just a standard stroll can also strengthen bones and thus reduce the risk of osteoporosis, can reduce the pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee and can also reduce the risk of strokes, diabetes and various other complaints as well as anxiety and stress.
Research carried out by the British Heart Foundation showed that more than half the people who were previously taking insufficient exercise to benefit their health, had reached the recommended levels of exercise after using a Pedometer for 3 months.
A Pedometer is a small electronic device which should help you to meet the daily individual goal of 10,000 steps. It fits on your waistband and counts every step you take. A small hammer inside the device hits a sensor every time it detects a forward or downward movement and in turn, a counter is activated which can then be reset at the end of every day.
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