Steps To Calories Burned

Most Americans take, on average, 3500 steps a day, around 1/3 of what is considered healthy, assuming no other exercise.

10000 steps is recommended (4.4 miles approx.)< /br>Step count varies with age, sex, height and other factors but on average, walking at 2.5 mph, Men age 17-25 should complete 10000 steps in a 1 hour 20 minutes and Men 25-35 should complete 10000 steps in 1 hour 30 minutes. Women in the 17-21 age range, should complete 10000steps in 1 hour 20 minutes with Women 25-35 achieving 1 hour 30 minutes.

Over 35s Men over 35 should complete 10000 steps in 1 hour 30 minutes and Women over 35 should complete 10000 steps in 1 hour 30 minutes.

Over 60s Men over 60, should complete 10000 steps in 1 hour 30 minutes with Women over 60 managing it in 1 hour 30 minutes.

Safety It goes without saying, consult your doctor before starting any exercise program, especially as you get older, if you have health concerns or have not had a recent check up.

Figures based on 122 steps per minute at 2.5 mph.