Are you new and have questions?

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Registered: 03-04-2005
Are you new and have questions?
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Wed, 04-22-2009 - 11:58pm
Are you wondering how to get started on the fit and healthy road?

While we are not experts, some of us have probably been exactly where you are now ! If you have questions, feel free to ask, that's what we are here for : )
 

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Registered: 06-20-2005
Thu, 04-23-2009 - 2:34pm

Someone usually has really great advice.
And no one judges you.
We all encourage one another to live the best life possible at that moment.
Support is the number one thing on the road to success!

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Registered: 06-21-2007
Thu, 04-23-2009 - 7:13pm
may i ask the significance of 10,000 steps per day?

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 04-23-2009 - 10:27pm

Hi Ivy,
Many of us use the 10,000 as a goal ..
I know there was something else with regards to it but can't find it :(
Will keep looking & hope someone else can find it ..
In the meantime I did find this ..
Hope it helps clarify a bit :)


http://walking.about.com/od/measure/a/stepequivalents.htm?nl=1


10,000 STEPS A DAY
"10,000 steps a day - pedometer walking program, walking routine, beginning walking, beginner walker"
How many steps do you walk each day?

Maybe you have heard the recent guidelines about walking 10,000 steps per day. How far is 10,000 steps anyway? The average person's stride length is approximately 2.5 feet long. That means it takes just over 2,000 steps to walk one mile, and 10,000 steps is close to 5 miles.

A sedentary person may only average 1,000 to 3,000 steps a day. For these people adding steps has many health benefits. I have outlined the basic 10,000 steps program, but also added a commentary below.

A reasonable goal for most people is to increase average daily steps each week by 500 per day until you can easily average 10,000 per day. Example:

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Registered: 06-21-2007
Fri, 04-24-2009 - 12:27pm
thanks, i didn't know that.

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Fri, 04-24-2009 - 3:32pm
Hi Ivy,
Do you have or use a pedometer ?
Kind of helps with motivation too ..
Like I said .. those steps are a guide .. nothing more.
How are you feeling ?
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Registered: 06-21-2007
Fri, 04-24-2009 - 6:10pm
I have a pedometer but haven't used it. I guess I can start. I'm curious about how many steps I take. I'm feeling much better. Thanks for asking.

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Fri, 04-24-2009 - 7:56pm
Do try to use your pedometer Ivy,
It helps get/keep you moving !
When you get up tomorrow .. put it in your pocket.
Or clip it on a belt loop ..
There is a spot in the daily exercise to put how many steps you get so it will be fun to see how you do.
Glad you're feeling better .. hopefully 100% real soon :)
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