I've heard a disturbing
statistic: The average American walks only 400 yards a day! That's essentially one lap around a track - approximately 500 steps .For best health and well-being, a minimum of 10,000 steps is recommended. This doesn't need to be overwhelming or time consuming. So here's some ways to not be part of that statistic and stop sitting still that you can fit into your daily life! See if you can pick one and try it this week. It will make a difference!
- Use the stairs instead of escalators or elevators
- If you find yourself on an escalator - walk up it
- Having a chat/meeting with someone? Suggest you walk around while you talk
- Pace while on the phone or waiting for bus/ train
- Pick an errand you have on a regular basis - dry cleaning, picking up a prescription, etc. Is there any way you could walk there instead?
- Give the dog an extra walk
- Watching tv - get up and walk around or up and down stairs at the commercials
- Never drive through/ park as far away as you can and walk into bank
- or fast food place
- Before eating lunch - take a ten minute walk break
- Put your office waste basket far away
- Get up every 30 minutes from your desk to march in place for 1-5 minutes
Click here for some other activities and their "walking steps" equivalent!
So get moving EVERY day!!
Iron Tip from an Ironman!
