The America On the Move® Buddy Pack
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We encourage everyone to wear step counters (also known as pedometers) to help track goals and success. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), showed that people who wear a pedometer walk about 2,000 more steps daily — or about one more mile — than those who don’t. That burns about 100 extra calories.
Research also shows weight gain can be prevented in 90% of adults by burning at least 100 extra calories per day with a small increase in physical activity (about 2,000 steps) and by eating 100 calories less each day.
It is also important to note that on average, people in the U.S. walk about 5,300 steps in a day, which is far less than the 10,000 recommended by public health officials and exercise researchers.
The JAMA study also found that pedometer users:
- Increased their steps if they set daily step goals for themselves.
- Made other improvements in their lifestyles, including decreasing calories and increasing other physical activities.
- Lost some weight and reduced their blood pressure. For instance, an overweight woman who was five-feet-four lost an average of about three pounds in 18 weeks.
To learn more about this year’s USA Today Weight-Loss Challenge, click here. To step up your walking program and cut calories, register for the AOM Program today . It's a free, easy and fun way to get moving and track your progress over time.
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