Need to add some motivation to your walking? Why not use a pedometer or join a walking group?
A pedometer is a simple tool that is used to count the number of steps you take. If walking is your main form of exercise, it is recommended that you reach a goal of 10,000 steps per day.
For example, the average person walks 3,000 - 4,500 steps in 30 minutes when walking briskly.
Toronto Public Health in partnership with Toronto Public Library offers pedometers on loan for a 3 week period. Visit one of 40 Toronto libraries to borrow a pedometer.
When you borrow a pedometer, you will get:
A package including the Walk Into Health booklet (PDF file size 425KB), with information on walking and how to use the pedometer
Ideas of where you can walk in Toronto
A calendar to write down how much you have walked. This will help you track your progress
Need to add some motivation to your walking? Why not use a pedometer or join a walking group?
