Around 5 miles. However, it depends on your stride. If you're stride (heel to heel) is 2.2 feet (normal), then (around) 5 miles is the correct answer. It obviously depends on the stride of your step. Any way you look at it... 10,000 is a good daily workout - regardless of your stride length. quot;You can't control what you can't measure". That "saying" was made famous in the business world -- but it applies to many other areas of life as well.

No, the concept of 10,000 steps actually originated in Japan. The Japanese have used electronic pedometers for more than a decade to counteract sedentary lifestyles. A Japanese researcher came up with the idea of 10,000 steps a day as a recommendation for physical activity. The goal of 10,000 Steps appears to be a good goal for the average person. The idea became also very popular in the United States. See similar questions...

Great question. You might be surprised to learn that 2,000 steps is equivalent to about a mile. Adults in America typically average 3,000 to 5,000 steps per day. For health, we should all get at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on most, if not all, days of the week. Walking 10,000 steps a day will help most people meet that recommendation. As you start the program you'll learn how many steps you usually take in a day. It may average out to 3,000 or 10,000 steps a day. See similar questions...

Yes. We cannot put the rentals for every possible leasing and contract hire combination. Simply contact us and we will calculate the rental for the mileage you want on any vehicle. See similar questions...

Increasing your physical activity level will burn more calories -- and burning more calories is vital to any weight loss program. But, it's impossible to predict the actual weight loss because the pedometer cannot control your eating habits. One thing for sure... if you burn more calories than you 'take in', you'll lose weight - over time. The pedometer will help you increase your burn rate. Keep in mind that the magic of a pedometer is the 'motivation' that it provides the wearer. See similar questions...

Around 300 to 400 calories. But, it depends. If you're walking on 'flat' ground - or around the office, then it could be less. If you're walking up hills or hiking, possibly more. It really depends on the 'type' of walking. Yes... first, make sure your in good health. It's always best to consult with a physician before you start any new physical activity program. After that.. here are a few things to consider: Good Shoes! I personally wear New Balance? running shoes -- and have for years. See similar questions...

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Yes. For applications where the oil life indicator light or owner's manual recommended change interval exceeds 5,000 miles and a conventional oil is recommended, Mobil Clean 5000 will provide protection for the full oil change interval. See similar questions...

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Please schedule a drive date/time/location AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE (ideally: 1.5-2 months in advance). In the weeks leading up to the drive, it would be very effective to maximize drive publicity (through meeting announcements, posting flyers, word-of-mouth, etc). See similar questions...

The twelve principles for personal recovery adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous. Click here to link to the Twelve Steps. See similar questions...

There is no software in the world currently that can run such simulations properly. The first version will place about one neuron per processor - some will have more because the neurons are less demanding. We can in principel simulate about 50'000 neurons, placing many neurons on a processor. The first version of Blue Gene cannot hold more than a few neurons on each processor. Later versions will probably be able to hold hundreds. See similar questions...

If you are driving down the road in your convertible canoe, and your right-left tire falls off, then how many pancakes does it take to cover a dog house? These things keep me up at night. See similar questions...

A good pace is 20 miles per day for six days with one day of rest. Remember, you want to enjoy the trail, not race through it. See similar questions...

Depends on what you're willing to do to get legs like this. For the rest of us.... this is completely up to you and your physical conditioning. We have several miles of trails in place currently with more underway. The trails are interconnected at several places. So you can really make up several different routes of varying lengths to suit your riding purposes. See similar questions...

According to railwaystation.com, "In 1937 there were 788,672 miles of railroad in the world." What can you tell me about the locomotive that sank? In the PBS documentary, they refer to a locomotive for the CPRR that sank in the Hudson River on it's way to California ... quot;WENDELL HUFFMAN: Huntington kept saying, build faster. Build with the devil behind you and heaven ahead of you. Build. Build. Build. NARRATOR: Speed was never easy for the Central Pacific. See similar questions...

Miles' Minions was the official Lois McMaster Bujold Appreciation Society. The Dendarii Dispatch was the newsletter of Miles' Minions. The fan club and newsletter are currently inactive. Past editions of the newsletter are available on the Web. See similar questions...