While most people want to walk more, there are some distinct signs that you’re ready (or not ready) to increase your daily step count. These 10 signs indicate you may want to increase your daily step goal.
How many steps do you really need to walk for weight loss?
30 minutes of walking per day is a great start for health and fitness, but for effective weight loss walking you may need more walking time in your day. While 30-90 minutes of walking daily is usually enough for weight loss, you can get even more detailed with a few basic calculations.
Even light exercise helps prevent a sedentary lifestyle
Walking and other cardio exercise helps overcome the health concerns of a sedentary lifestyle, but even light activity makes a big impact. Walk when you can, and move even when you can’t go for a full walk.
Start an easy walking program to improve your health and lose weight
If you’re thinking of starting a walking program, you can lose weight, feel great and improve your health and it’s easier than you might think. Even small amounts of walking can have major effects on your health, so all you need to do is get moving!
Get the most out of limited opportunities to walk outside when stuck at home
Make the most of your limited outdoor time and you’ll maintain a high step count and burn more calories even if you’re rarely able to leave the house due to coronavirus prevention measures. Working from home doesn’t need to mean that you’re completely sedentary.
Save money, calories and time by cooking at home
You can cut calories and save money cooking at home, which is especially important if you’re stuck at home due to the coronavirus. Supplement your in-home cardio routine by eating better and you’ll be in a better position to get back to 10,000 steps when you’re able to do more walking.
3 ways to keep fit and healthy indoors if you’re stuck at home
If you’re stuck at home and can’t get hit your step goal, maintain your fitness by building strength, keeping flexible, and practicing healthy cooking skills. Here’s how to stay fit by building strength and flexibility plus eat healthier if you’re stuck inside.
How walking can relieve stress and make you feel wonderful
If you’re feeling stressed, get moving! Exercise is great for stress relief, and walking is one of the best ways to manage stress while burning calories and getting healthier.
How to finally reach 10,000 steps by walking 1, 2, or 3 miles a day
The best way to reach 10,000 steps a day is to work out the distance and time you’ll need to walk to hit your daily step goal. Find out your walking distance, time, calories burned and potential weight loss for adding 1 mile, 2 miles, or 3 miles of daily walking!
How to join a gym for walking, plus basic beginner etiquette
Joining a gym can give you access to a variety of cardio and fitness equipment that you can use rain or shine. Even if you only plan to walk and nothing else, having access to a gym gives you a go-to walking location to make sure you always have a way to hit your step goal.