Taking The First Steps

1. Wear your pedometer every day for one week. Do not
   make any changes in your daily routine.
2. Log your steps on your Baseline Step Log at the end of each day.
3. Review your Baseline Step Log at the end of your first week. It probably varies depending on each day's routine.
4. Calculate your baseline using the steps recorded in your Baseline Step Log. This is the target number you will use for the next 16 weeks.

When To Contact Your Physician

You may experience mild soreness after beginning a new exercise program. This is not unusual.

If you feel weak, unsteady, lightheaded or dizzy, experience chest pain or pressure, nausea or shortness of breath, stop all activity and contact your physician immediately. After evaluating you, your physician may develop a different exercise plan.