Pedometers keep a record of how many steps you have taken by sensing your body motion and then use this data to calculate the distance you have travelled. They can be worn all day, every day or just when you are out for a walking workout.

You may be familiar with the 10,000 steps a day challenge launched by the NHS in recent years that encouraged people to walk at least 10,000 steps a day to help combat rising levels of obesity and improve our overall health. A pedometer is the perfect way of keeping track of how many steps you have covered and can also inspire you to improve your wellbeing.

All pedometers count the number of steps taken, although they may use different methods to do so. The most accurate way of recording how many steps have been taken is through an accelerometer like the one used in the Oregon Anywear Slim Pedometer.

Many pedometers now have additional features to enhance your workouts such as target times as seen in the Oregon Marathon Walker and even calorie counters like the Oregon Calorie Counter Pedometer with Panic Alarm.

Wearing a pedometer and recording your daily steps is a fantastic way to increase your motivation to exercise and improve your overall health and wellbeing.