AVERAGE STEP A MAN CAN TAKE IN A DAY

Nowadays, people are very conscious about their health and fitness. Many people have installed
fitness tracking app in their cell phones so that they can focus on their daily steps. According to
American Council Exercise, a person who keeps the track of steps take 2500 steps in a day than  
those who does not take follow  ups. Walking provides many benefits of health and reduce the
loss of heart diseases, high blood pressure, depression,etc. Average steps varies from person to
person. It includes age, gender, occupation, etc.

A person who is inactive takes average of less than 5000 steps per day and an active person takes
an  average from 7500 to 12500 steps per day.The most important factor is to keep motivated
because many people make goals but do not stay motivated to complete. Commitment is vital to
keep motivated. A strong commitment should be made to put your health at first place. Before
starting the exercise settle a fixed number and try to achieve that. Make small goals in order to
achieve big goals.
CREATIVE METHODS TO STEPCOUNT

1. Make a daily walk schedule for a short period of time e.g. 15 minutes. Gradually you can
increase your time from 15 minutes to 30 minutes day by day.

2. At office or workplace go and walk to the person you want to talk instead of texting or
messaging him.

3. Use stairs instead of lifts.

4. If you want to go to the places that are near to your home try to go by walk instead of
going through car or bike.

5. When waiting in the room avoid reading magazines and walk and wait.

6. Walk backwards. At first it seems very awkward while walking or running backwards but
it gets better when you are satisfied with the results.

7. Take your dog out for a walk.

BURN CALORIES WHILE WALKING

Walking is the best exercise and best time for walking is early morning or night.Walking not
only helps to reduce weight but also helps to eliminate cardiovascular and other health issues.
You should burn calories by keeping your weight in your mind.

3.0
Weight 2.0 mph 2.5 mph 3.5 mph 4.0 mph
mph

130
148 cal. 177 cal. 195 cal. 224 cal. 295 cal.
lbs.

155
176 cal. 211 cal. 232 cal. 267 cal. 352 cal.
lbs.

180
204 cal. 245 cal. 270 cal. 311 cal. 409 cal.
lbs.

205
233 cal. 279 cal. 307 cal. 354 cal. 465 cal.
lbs.

These calculations are based on sidewalks on flat surface. Walking uphill and downhill provide
best outcome in burning fat.
HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR BURNED CALORIES

Burned calories= BMR x METs / 24 x hours

Whereas,

BMR= age, gender, weight,height

MET= intensity of exercise

BENEFITS OF BAREFOOT

According to Dr. Jonathan Kaplan (Orthopedic surgeon at Hard Orthopedic institute), the
effortless benefit is received when we walk barefoot and helps to reimpose the natural way of
walking which is known as ‘gait’.

1. Walking barefoot helps to reposition our foot when it hits the ground.
 2. Walking barefoot helps to improve balance in body that assists to release the bodyache.

3. It also provide a great relief from uneasy fitting of shoes.

4. Energy level of body is boost up.

5. It also helps to elevate the metabolism of the body

Well, what are you waiting for? Your aim depends on the starting point .Make your goal now
and start walking to make your life healthy and happy.