5 Ways To Walk More Steps #WalkTenThousand

5 ways to Walk More #WalkTenThousand | Sarah Celebrates

Hello there =)

Why in the world did I decide that February’s 30 Day Challenge be to walk more?  It’s cold, it’s snowy, it’s still getting dark early.  Oh, right… that’s what makes it a challenge.

In the summer, there would be no problem getting those ten thousand in.  A walk around the block.  Take the kids/dogs to the park.  Heck, even mowing the lawn! We sure have our work cut out for us…  I decided to come up with some ways we can all achieve our Walk Ten Thousand goals in this cold, wintery weather.

Amp Up Everyday Steps

  1. Take The Stairs – Work on the 2nd floor?  Say bye-bye to the elevator!  Take those stairs and watch the steps add up!
  2. Drink More Water – Never quite reached your Well With Water goals?  Now is the time!  More water means more trips to the little girls room… and more steps =)
  3. Walk and Talk – Don’t take a phone call lying, or sitting, down!  Grab that phone and pace while you talk.  You’ll gain more steps and get your heart rate up.  Bonus mini cardio workout <– you’re welcome.
  4. Park Farther Away – Even though it’s winter we still need to be out an about.  I know it’s tempting to snag the spot next to the handicap space but you’ve got a goal to reach!  Park as far away as you can stand.
  5. Go The Long Way – Is there a longer way to walk there? Take it!  My desk is exactly in the middle of the office and I have access to 2 bathrooms, one on either end of the office.  I walk the perimeter of the back of the office on my way to the front bathroom.  Sometimes I do that and then use the restroom that’s downstairs.  Bonus steps!

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Take It Indoors

Just can’t stand the snow, let alone walking in it?  Find some indoor spaces to keep your feet shuffling through the cold days.  I came up with a couple places that should be warm enough for you to keep moving.

  1.  Mall Walk – Be a mall walker.  Window shopping and racking up your step count at the same time.  A lot of malls open early specifically for people to walk.
  2. School or Community building – When these buildings are open in the evening, get permission to walk the halls.  Maybe get a bunch of people together (PTA members?) and do it as a group!

I hope I’ve given you at least one new idea to get your 10,000 steps in.  What other ways can you think of to get more steps?

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  1. Good tips. I have to get myself a Fitbit to start tracking.
    Julie
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