Understanding step length is critical for making sense of your step count.
Here’s what you should know, straight from a trainer.
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Weve all experienced it.
Jason Loebig is a Chicago-based Nike Trainer, Nike+ Run Club Coach, and the co-founder of Live Better Co.
After a long walk with a friend, you compare notesaka your step counts.
And even though you walked the exact same distance, your step counts are totally different.
Step lengthone of the many things Apples Health app tracks.
Its defined as the distance between your front foot and back foot when walking.
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And the person with the longer step length is likely to have a lower step count.
There isnt a perfect step length.
Its whats strong, natural, and confident for each person individually, says Loebig.
But it isa number to pay attention toand to work on.
Being able to take longer steps affects your long-term mobility.
So, I get it.
My friends who are shorter than me will always beat me in step-count competitions.
But when it comes tospeed walking, they better watch their backs.
If you really want to up your daily step count, try this HIIT workout:
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