Having the right pedometer will help you reach that goal: with Oregon Scientific, you can choose from three excellent models that will be the perfect motivators. Almost everyone needs to get more exercise, and walking more may be the easiest way to do it. Official exercise guidelines say adults should get at least two hours of moderate-intensity exercise a week, and walking at a pace of 3 mph — a good clip but manageable by most — counts as moderate-intensity exercise. But knowing all this doesn’t necessarily make us walk more. If you’re in a non-walking inactivity rut, wearing a pedometer might be one of the least expensive and most effective ways to climb out of it. Oregon Scientific’s range of pedometers is not only exceptional value for money but they can provide just the motivation users need to make walking part of their daily exercise regime. With a range of models, Oregon Scientific has a pedometer for everyone, from the entry level PE320, which measures the distance walked, number of steps taken and features a clock with easy to read two- line LCD display, to the PE326, which features a calorie counter so you can see how many calories you can burn off with every stride. Top of the range is PE329 which combines all the features of the other two models with an in-built panic alarm, providing users peace of mind if they’re walking on their own or in more remote areas. Research has shown that pedometers are a good motivational tool, although maybe not by themselves. Several randomised trials show that it’s the combination of wearing a pedometer and having a goal that’s most effective. A common one is to aim for 10,000 steps a day - equivalent to about five miles, depending on the length of your stride. In 2007, US researchers found that pedometer users walk more than 2,000 additional steps each day than nonusers, and their overall physical activity levels increase by 27 percent. With Oregon Scientific, you can use your pedometer to set a walking goal, build fitness and improve wellbeing. A reasonable goal for most people is to increase their average step count each week by 500 per day (a quarter of a mile) until they can average 10,000 a day with ease.