A Personal Trainer for Under a Tenner

In 2004, two studies in an issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) showed that walking helps lowers the risk of dementia.

The greater the amount of walking... the greater the benefit. Which is why I recommend a 'talking pedometer'. That's right - a little machine that acts as your personal trainer and actually tells you how far you've walked or run....

I've tried it, and it's absolutely brilliant. It's almost like having a friend with you, encouraging you to reach your targets and achieve your goals.

I promise you, try this just once, and you'll be so keen to get out in the fresh air and get walking you'll leave scratch marks on the door!

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This little device could be a lifesaver!
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A talking pedometer is a nifty little gadget which you fit to your waist. It can tell you exactly how far you've walked or run each day. This allows you to keep track of your progress against the goals you have set for yourself.

For some people, 10,000 steps may be too little. If this is the case, try to add 500 steps every time you feel you need a new challenge.

For others, 10,000 steps might be too much. So try breaking it into shorter chunks. Do three 20-minute errands on foot... walk to the shops... walk round the office a couple of times... or just walk round the block before dinner.

You don't have to treat this like a session of boring exercise.

Just keep the pedometer on all day and try and take as many steps as you can - even if it's to the photocopier and back - and tally it all up to 10,000.

Why not leave the car at home when you need to nip to the shop, and keep the pedometer on to see how many steps you clock up.

Or get off the bus a couple of stops early... walk to the train station... or even go for a stroll with friends instead of having them round for tea.

As part of your daily routine, the pedometer will tell you how fit you're getting... and you don't have to go to a gym, or look ridiculous in a jogging outfit.

But hey.... before you think I'm recommending something expensive here... the talking pedometer is less than a tenner, so it's well worth looking into.

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