Let us do the math!
Remember to reset your pedometer back to zero each day. After logging your steps the WALK UCSB ACTIVITY TRACKER will tell you how many total steps you've logged.
Want to know the approximate distance?
Divide the number of steps by 2000. There are approximately 2000 steps per mile.
10,000 Steps per day Goal
The "10,000 steps per day" goal is a great target for anyone. 10,000 steps is the recommended daily step goal for a healthy adult. Use your pedometer to help improve your activity level.
What’s Your Activity Level?
| < 5,000 | Sedentary |
| 5,000-7,499 | Low Active |
| 7,500-9,999 | Somewhat Active |
| ≥ 10,000 | Active |
| ≥ 12,500 | Highly Active |
Little changes in your life can make a big difference:
- Hold your next meeting on the go instead of in the conference room.
- Park your car farther away when you go shopping or to the office.
- Walk to get you morning paper or coffee.
- Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
Why Be Active
Benefits of Physical Activity:
- boosts energy levels and improves mood
- reduces risk of chronic diseases (e.g. heart disease, diabetes, cancer, etc.)
- reduces stress and tension
- improves balance and flexibility
- improves sleep
- assists in weight management
- increases muscle and bone mass
- increases circulation
- increases the ability of people with certain chronic, disabling conditions to perform activities of daily living
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