Pedometer

[thestrangequark]

I am taking part in a study of people's activity levels. I get paid $100 to wear a pedometer and record the number of steps I take each day for two weeks, noting any days that are atypical of my normal activity level, i.e. if I am laid up with the flu one day or if I go on a hike. Today it my first day wearing it, and has a been a very typical Saturday for me thus far. Since I woke up at noon I've taken 10,204 steps, it is now 6pm, and in my estimation I am likely to take another 2 or 3 thousand if I stay in (I haven't done my work out yet), and an indeterminable amount should I go out tonight.

Based on my completely unfounded Google research, the average American woman takes 5,210 steps per day and the male 7,192. Taking into account that my weekends tend to be more sedentary than my weekdays, I think I'm in the WAAAAAAY above average steps per day category. I chock most of this up to being a city-dweller who relies on public transport, feet, and a bicycle to get around.

All in all, it's been a fun experiment half way through day one.

My questions are, has anyone here experimented with a pedometer? How many steps do you think you walk in a day? Has anyone tried the 10,000 steps exercise plan?

 

[miraclefan]

I am taking part in a study of people's activity levels. I get paid $100 to wear a pedometer and record the number of steps I take each day for two weeks, noting any days that are atypical of my normal activity level, i.e. if I am laid up with the flu one day or if I go on a hike. Today it my first day wearing it, and has a been a very typical Saturday for me thus far. Since I woke up at noon I've taken 10,204 steps, it is now 6pm, and in my estimation I am likely to take another 2 or 3 thousand if I stay in (I haven't done my work out yet), and an indeterminable amount should I go out tonight.

Based on my completely unfounded Google research, the average American woman takes 5,210 steps per day and the male 7,192. Taking into account that my weekends tend to be more sedentary than my weekdays, I think I'm in the WAAAAAAY above average steps per day category. I chock most of this up to being a city-dweller who relies on public transport, feet, and a bicycle to get around.

All in all, it's been a fun experiment half way through day one.

My questions are, has anyone here experimented with a pedometer? How many steps do you think you walk in a day? Has anyone tried the 10,000 steps exercise plan?

What do I have to do, Where do I have to go to get paid $100 for wearing a Pedometer?

 

[sidious618]

I thought this was going to be something about pedophiles.

 

[thestrangequark]

What do I have to do, Where do I have to go to get paid $100 for wearing a Pedometer?

I signed up after finding an ad on craigslist. There were some specific qualifications I met for the study, and that was that.

 

[miraclefan]

I thought this was going to be something about pedophiles.

 

[miraclefan]

What do I have to do, Where do I have to go to get paid $100 for wearing a Pedometer?

I signed up after finding an ad on craigslist. There were some specific qualifications I met for the study, and that was that.

A University?

 

[kimc]

Based on my completely unfounded Google research, the average American woman takes 5,210 steps per day and the male 7,192.

Sadly enough given the number of desk jobs and those who commute by car I can believe these numbers.

Today a friend and I did an event with our dogs called "Walk For Animals". It was five miles total and I had to talk my friend into doing the whole thing. At the end the line for the shuttle back to the parking lot (setting aside how ridiculous it is to be shuttled to a walking event) was about two hours long. We walked it which was another two miles and took us less than 30 minutes. Still, we were amazed at the number of people who were willing to just stand there waiting so long just to avoid walking an additional two miles.

 

[tharpdevenport]

When Pedobear goes walking, does he wear a pedometer?

I found if you are serious about exercising, you need to do far more than just 10,000 steps (which is only five miles). You got to do vigerous exercise. Unless you are trying to lose weight at a slow pace, and only two pounds, 10,000 miles simply won't cut it.

 

[Lindley]

When Pedobear goes walking, does he wear a pedometer?

I found if you are serious about exercising, you need to do far more than just 10,000 steps (which is only five miles). You got to do vigerous exercise. Unless you are trying to lose weight at a slow pace, and only two pounds, 10,000 miles simply won't cut it.

I don't know, I think walking 10000 miles would be pretty good for the waistline.

 

[Venardhi]

Based on my completely unfounded Google research, the average American woman takes 5,210 steps per day and the male 7,192.

I do at least that much every day during my workout. Odd to think that in an hour I do more than most people during a whole day.

 

[MANT!]

Never wore a Pedometer..but did wear a temperature recorder for USAF environmental studies..imagine my surprise when I found out I was working in 160F conditions in the rear section of a B-52 for 30 minutes..when anything above 120F was considered hazardous...

about 2 months later, we were limited to 15 minute shifts working on hot days without air conditioners in rear sections of B-52s.


I guess my data helped..

 

[DangerMouse]

Based on my completely unfounded Google research, the average American woman takes 5,210 steps per day and the male 7,192.

I do at least that much every day during my workout. Odd to think that in an hour I do more than most people during a whole day.

Or in a whole lifetime in my case

P.s... found ya

 

[thestrangequark]

What do I have to do, Where do I have to go to get paid $100 for wearing a Pedometer?

I signed up after finding an ad on craigslist. There were some specific qualifications I met for the study, and that was that.

A University?

Oui.

Based on my completely unfounded Google research, the average American woman takes 5,210 steps per day and the male 7,192.

Sadly enough given the number of desk jobs and those who commute by car I can believe these numbers.

Today a friend and I did an event with our dogs called "Walk For Animals". It was five miles total and I had to talk my friend into doing the whole thing. At the end the line for the shuttle back to the parking lot (setting aside how ridiculous it is to be shuttled to a walking event) was about two hours long. We walked it which was another two miles and took us less than 30 minutes. Still, we were amazed at the number of people who were willing to just stand there waiting so long just to avoid walking an additional two miles.

5 miles can be a lot for some one who's not used to it. I see that a lot with tourists -- they'll take the train one stop rather than walk 10 blocks. I've tried to give directions only to have a 15 minute walk be pronounced too long and the group opt for a cab instead.

Never wore a Pedometer..but did wear a temperature recorder for USAF environmental studies..imagine my surprise when I found out I was working in 160F conditions in the rear section of a B-52 for 30 minutes..when anything above 120F was considered hazardous...

about 2 months later, we were limited to 15 minute shifts working on hot days without air conditioners in rear sections of B-52s.


I guess my data helped..

OOOh, that is an interesting study! This study has been the most interesting for me so far personally, just because it's fun to see how many steps I take. I'd like to participate in a more unique study at some point.

Based on my completely unfounded Google research, the average American woman takes 5,210 steps per day and the male 7,192.

I do at least that much every day during my workout. Odd to think that in an hour I do more than most people during a whole day.

I was a bit surprised at how low the numbers were myself, at first, but when you think about it, it doesn't sound off. The 10,000 steps exercise plan would be a decrease for me. I might encourage my mom to try it though. She has some disabilities that make exercising hard for her, but I think setting goals to increase the steps she takes in a day would go a long way. And of course, losing weight by walking is a slow process, but healthy weightloss should be a slow process.

 

[32JaX]

I wear a pedometer all of the time and only hit over 10000 when I am walking/exercising on purpose. If I only did daily work activity, I would be in the 5000 range. When I go to Vegas or other city vacation, I hit in the 30,000+ range.

 

[T'Baio]

I was so ready to take the test to see if I was a pedophile.

FYI, I'm sure I'm not.

Pretty sure.

 

[Trekker4747]

 

[The Master of Tarquin Hill]

I think I'm in the WAAAAAAY above average steps per day category.

Do you have the pedometer calibrated to your gait? You may be making longer strides then the pedometer is accounting for. This would give you a very high number.

Also, you have to do like 15,000 steps per day to get any significant effect on health/weight.

 

[thestrangequark]

I think I'm in the WAAAAAAY above average steps per day category.

Do you have the pedometer calibrated to your gait? You may be making longer strides then the pedometer is accounting for. This would give you a very high number.

Also, you have to do like 15,000 steps per day to get any significant effect on health/weight.

I'm only 5'2", I guarantee I am not taking longer strides. Plus, I know the distance from the Village in Manhattan to my apartment in Brooklyn walking over the bridge is a little over 5 miles -- I'm pretty sure the pedometer is accurate. And, as I said before, I know that one must walk a lot more to see any weight loss results, but I'm not doing that plan myself, I'm only wearing the pedometer as part of the study. I get plenty of exercise on top of my 8-10 miles daily walking.
I do think an exercise plan using a pedometer would be good for my mother, though.

 

[sidious618]

Also, you have to do like 15,000 steps per day to get any significant effect on health/weight.

That's not true. I lost quite a bit of weight by walking 3 and 1/2 miles a day. Got me from 220 to 180. Now I'm at 150 but that's by doing 3 miles of jogging a day plus crunches and push ups.

 

[MetalPants]

I've tried a pedometer before... It didn't record my steps properly. On the other hand, I worked with a woman who wore a pedometer, and while standing at her sales counter, she would randomly do pelvic thrusts to make the pedometer count more.