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How to Convert the
Steps You Walk If you don't own a
pedometer you can still participate in the Walk ND program.
Use the following chart to convert the minutes you walk into
steps.
If you prefer other forms of physical
activity, check the chart farther down the page or use the web site
links to see more information on converting other activities to
steps.
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STEPS |
MILES |
MINUTES |
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500 |
0.25 |
5 |
|
1000 |
0.50 |
10 |
|
2000 |
1.0 |
20 |
|
3000 |
1.5 |
30 |
|
4000 |
2.0 |
40 |
|
5000 |
2.5 |
50 |
|
6000 |
3.0 |
60 |
|
7000 |
3.5 |
70 |
|
8000 |
4.0 |
80 |
|
9000 |
4.5 |
90 |
|
10000 |
5.0 |
100 |
Remember to report your total steps walked
every two weeks!
Click here to learn more about how to report
your steps.
You can also count the steps
from other activities that you might be doing. Use these
equivalents to estimate the steps taken.
|
STEPS |
ACTIVITY |
MINUTES |
|
5000 |
Swimming |
22 |
|
5000 |
Stationary
Bike |
30 |
|
5000 |
Biking |
22 |
|
5000 |
Housecleaning |
70 |
|
5000 |
Gardening |
50 |
|
5000 |
Weightlifting |
40 |
|
3900 |
Snow Shoveling |
20 |
|
5000 |
Rollerblading |
30 |
For step equivalents for other forms of
exercise check out the conversion charts at:
CalorieKing
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