I don't really think they are because many of the steps are larger than if I were out walking. I have used a pedometer with most of them and a three mile has an average of 2.3 miles worth of steps. I've also measured the distance of my side step and such and it is more than a walking step for me. My pedometer is kind of a pain too, so I'm not sure it picks up all the steps for the cool down with the aerobic counter. The only one I've seriously questioned is the walk and jog yesterday.