Through work, we've been challenged to increase the steps we take each day to 10,000. I really need to drag out my pedometer, but without even measuring, I'm sure I'm WAY short of that goal. I counted my steps across campus - about a 15 minute walk, and only got to 1000. I'm figuring 10,000 is a lot of time exercising. I'm guessing there are days I don't walk more than a thousand steps.
Below are some easy ways to increase the number of steps you take each day.
- Walk in place or pace when on the phone.
- Get up during each commercial and walk around until the television program begins again. Even better, walk in place during the television program.
- Use a restroom that's farther from your office or on a different floor.
- Take the stairs.
- Park farther away than you normally do.
- Go to people's offices instead of using the phone or e-mail.
- Take a walk at lunch and then eat at your desk.
I figure today has been a good day. I shopped all morning, took a walk this afternoon, and have been up and down the stairs a dozen times to answer the door for trick or treaters. I'm going to need to work a little harder the rest of the week.
How about it? Will you take the challenge?
2 comments:
I am so impressed - you have turned into a blogger! I am just a blog stalker - making a few comments here and there, but you are actually blogging. Do you plan to use if for your history this year? I know there are sites that will take your blog posts and pictures and create a permanent record. I am also impressed that you are challenging yourself to 10.000 steps. I try, but most days only get 5000. Gotta improve for sure.
I don't know if I will ever get to 1,000 steps. I need to get better at walking more. I was talking to Ben about and we both agreed that we aren't nearly as active as we should be. I think I should try to walk more...maybe even break 5,000 :)
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