I use a pedometer. Also, I will drive my car on my route to cross check it and see if it's accurate. Or, if I want to know ahead of time. It works fine for me and my pedometer can be used all day, so I can have other goals to get in extra steps. For instance, if I want to walk 10,000 steps a day. I'll be motivated to run out to the car and grab the forgotten lunch box instead of asking one of the kids to do it. I'll play these little games to top yesterdays step total. It's fun!
Heather