10,000 Steps Per Day Made Easy!

We all know walking is good for you. Making sure we get our “steps in” everyday is vital for a healthy lifestyle. Regular walking can help reduce the risk of you obtaining common health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, depression and so many more. Studies show we should be aiming for 10,000 steps a day. 10,000 steps equates to walking 5 miles and this has become the benchmark health goal. The number can be overwhelming and you might be wondering how you will be able to achieve this goal. It can be a lot easier than you may think!

Have a family dog? Try taking your dog on more walks! Your body and your furry friend will thank you for it. If you don’t have a dog but love animals, try volunteering at a shelter to walk some adorable puppies!

Grab your headphones and play your favorite tunes! Listening to music you enjoy will make your walk a lot more enjoyable and can become something for you to look forward to everyday. It is also a great way to decompress after a stressful day.

Life is filled with dull moments like waiting in lobbies and waiting rooms for appointments. Instead of sitting in a boring room, get up and take a walk around the building, room, plaza, street etc…

We all know the struggle of trying to find the closest parking to our destination, but now parking further away can be a good thing! It will force us to take a few extra steps to get to where we want to go. 

Next time you're in a multi-leveled building, walk straight past the elevator and escalator and take the stairs!

We are always looking for ways to save time and minimize making multiple trips when bringing in groceries. Let’s ditch the tips and tricks and do it the old fashioned way! Taking multiple trips to bring in your groceries is now a good way to get those extra few steps in and reach your goal of 10,000!

… and just like that, getting 10,000 steps in between your daily activities is as easy as that!

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