Whatever activity you want to monitor, the Alvita Tri-Axis pedometer can handle it. It knows the difference between normal walking steps and more brisk steps, counting both separately. Plus, it can tell you how many calories you've burned to help motivate you further. Your health is important, so you probably want to concentrate more on your fitness plan than your pedometer. Just clip this on your hip or place in a pocket and youâre good to go. Experts recommend walking 10,000 steps a day, or around 5 miles to lose weight. Most average about 4,500 steps so hitting 10,000 may be easier than you think. What's the difference between regular steps and aerobic steps? Anything over 60 steps/minute counts as aerobic steps, and it's that kind of activity that helps you stay healthy.