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  • Question
    How many miles is 10,000 steps?
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    About 5, roughly.
  • Question
    Will increasing my stride improve pedometer accuracy?
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    It does for me, and I think it's because I'm especially short, so if my strides aren't long, it won't pick up every step I take.
  • Question
    Where can I buy a pedometer?
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    Any department store that has a sports and fitness section, or they can easily be ordered online.
  • Question
    Where is the on/off button?
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    This completely depends on the pedometer you use. If you cannot find your pedometer's on or off switch, I suggest looking up the model online to find instructions.
  • Question
    I cannot get the 4444 off my Athletic Works pedometer.
    Josiah Leonard Liptack
    Josiah Leonard Liptack
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    Just use the pedometer's manual, restart the pedometer and that should fix the pedometer.
  • Question
    How do you get to the mile part of your pedometer?
    Josiah Leonard Liptack
    Josiah Leonard Liptack
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    Only certain pedometers show miles. Check your manual for more information.
  • Question
    How do I count steps to miles?
    Josiah Leonard Liptack
    Josiah Leonard Liptack
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    1: Determine the stride length - measure it or assume 2.2 ft if you are female and 2.5 ft if you're male. 2: Multiply the stride length by the number of steps, e.g.: 2.2 ft × 1,000 = 2,200 ft. 3: Convert the result to miles: 2,200 ft / 5,280 ≈ 0.42 miles.
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    My pedometer indicates .54 after my roughly 1 mile walk. What does this reading mean?
    Josiah Leonard Liptack
    Josiah Leonard Liptack
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    This means calories per mile.
  • Question
    What does 1.16.9 mean on a pedometer reading?
    Josiah Leonard Liptack
    Josiah Leonard Liptack
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    That means the file number of your pedometer. "1.16.9" is the file number.
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    My pedometer is set on miles. If it reads 2062 is that a little over 2 miles?
    Crystal
    Crystal
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    The average mile is between 2,000 and 2,500 steps. It depends on how long your strides are.
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