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What Does Kcal Mean on a Pedometer?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Eleanor McKenzie

Basic battery-powered pedometers measure the number of steps a person takes during a walking, running or jogging session. They're shown on a digital display. Some pedometers also have a kcal digital display function. This shows the number of calories burned during exercise.