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Ask anyone how many steps they had today and they'll know exactly what you mean. That's because in today's increasingly sedentary world, how many steps someone takes in any given day has become an important indicator of how active and physically fit they might be. And thanks to devices like smartphones, smart watches, and other fitness trackers, step tracking has become as easy as carrying or wearing a device and letting it track your activity automatically without giving it a second thought.
But what if you told someone you walked 0.21 miles but didn't have your phone on you to track your steps? How many steps would that be? Any guesses?
Based on an average stride length of 2.5 feet, 0.21 miles would amount to approximately 444 steps.
444 steps is equivalent to approximately 369.60 yards, 1,108.80 feet, and 13,305.60 inches.
If you're more metrically inclined, 444 steps is equivalent to approximately 0.34 kilometers, 337.96 meters, and 33,796.14 centimeters.
Many people aim to take 10,000 steps a day. While the correct number of steps per day is dependent on your individual health, ability, and walking goals, 10,000 is a pretty good number to shoot for because it amounts to approximately 4.73 miles per day. That'd be pretty good for most people!
If you walked 444 steps today, that would amount to 4.44% of 10,000. Keep at it!
If you'd like to walk more, the easiest thing you can do is increase your steps slowly and by a set percentage. For example, you can average your daily number of steps for the past week or month and try increasing it by 5% each week after this. You would do that by multiplying your daily average by 1.05. So if this week's average was 444 steps a day, next week you would try to walk about 466 steps a day, the week after that you would try for 489 steps a day, and so on. Then you could stop at a number you feel is sustainable for daily walking.
Calculating your own stride length can be valuable if you have a pedometer that requires you to enter your own stride length.
Because stride length varies from person to person and is influenced by leg length, walking speed, and walking style, not everyone will have the same stride length. In order to determine your own stride length, simply walk a known distance, such as 20 feet, and count your steps as you go. Then divide the distance by the number of steps.
If you have an HSA as part of your health insurance plan, you may be wondering if pedometers or other step-tracking devices like Apple Watches or Fitbits are considered eligible expenses. While it's possible you can use your HSA to pay for these devices, you may need a letter of medical necessity. It's also possible your specific plan already considers these to be eligible items, but because it's not typical you should check with your plan or benefits administrator first.
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The information on this page is intended to be an educational reference and is not to be taken as medical advice. If you think you're having a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.
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