Set a Custom Step Goal with Pacer to Walk Farther

Having the right step goal is key for motivation to get active! If your goal is too low, you’ll beat it easily and won’t challenge yourself to walk more. Set it too high and you may get discouraged that you’re not able to reach it yet, or you may give up on targeting the goal altogether.

Fortunately, Pacer allows you to set any goal that you like. Try setting a goal slightly above your current average step count and see how it helps motivate your progress. Here’s how to change your goal settings for iOS and Android.

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Changing Step Goals for iOS:

1. Me -> Settings

Go to the “Me” page, then click Settings (the little gear icon at the top right)

Pacer Me page phone screen

2. Select “Step Goal” Under APP SETTINGS

Click “Step Goals” it should be at the middle to bottom of your screen.

Pacer Step Goal Interface 1

3. Choose Your Goal

Choose a preset goal, or click Custom Goal and set whatever goal you like!

Pacer app step goal interface 2

Changing Step Goals for Android:

1. Me -> Settings

Go to the “Me” page, then click Settings (the little gear icon at the top right)

iOS Pacer me page

2. Select “Step Goal” Under APP SETTINGS

Click “Step Goals.” It should be towards the bottom of your screen, but you may need to scroll down to find it.

Pacer android step goal phone interface

3. Choose Your Step Goal

Choose the preset step goal of 10k steps per day, or set whatever goal you like by clicking and setting “Custom Goal.”

Pacer android step goal phone interface 2

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If you haven’t downloaded the Pacer app yet, download Pacer for free (on mobile)! You can also check out our website (mobile or desktop) or follow our blog for more great walking and healthy lifestyle tips.

5 thoughts on “Set a Custom Step Goal with Pacer to Walk Farther

  1. I’m really looking for an app that’s going to remind me how many more steps I need in an hour to meet my goal. FitBit does this however I use the Apple Watch. Is this something you can look into?

    1. Thanks for the idea. We try to strike a balance between being helpful and giving too many notifications, which can be annoying for some people. I will pass along your feedback to our team!

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