The number of steps in a mile varies from person to person. It, however, averages at about 2,000 for most people. You can easily calculate the steps you take in one mile by counting how many strides you take in that distance. Making small adjustments to your stride can also help you to control the number of steps you take in one mile.
What Factors Affect Your Stride Length?
Your height, weight, body type and gender all contribute to the length of your stride. For example, taller individuals tend to have longer strides than those who are shorter. Also, those who are overweight may find that their strides are shorter than those who are not carrying as much weight. Additionally, if you’re male then you’ll tend to have slightly longer strides than women.
Ways To Track Your Miles and Steps
There are many ways to track how far and how fast you’re walking or running as well as how many steps you’ve taken. The most basic way is by using a pedometer or step counter app on your phone which runs in the background while you go on your walk or run. You can also use a fitness tracker like FitBit or Apple’s iWatch which measures your steps more accurately and provide insights into your performance over time.
Benefits Of Walking More Miles
Walking is an easy form of exercise that comes with numerous benefits including improved energy levels, better heart health and improved mood. Walking more miles each day can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke and other diseases while strengthening bones and muscles throughout the body. There are also mental health benefits associated with walking such as increased cognitive functioning and decreased stress levels.
By increasing the number of miles walked each day, one can start to reap these amazing benefits! So why not give it a try today?
