How walking 10,000 steps a day will improve your life!
The idea of walking 10,000 steps a day originated from a marketing campaign for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and has now become a standard benchmark for individuals looking to lose weight or simply get fitter.
Getting your 10,000 steps in can be tricky, especially if you have a sedentary job such as working in an office. Here are some ways to increase how many steps you do:
- Park farther away- choose parking spaces further away from the entrance of a building. If you take the bus, get off a stop early and walk the rest of the way.
- Take your dog out for a walk!
- Invite friends and family for a walk- having someone to chat to whilst exercising will make the time go faster.
- Use your lunchbreak- nip out during your lunch for a quick walk around the block.
- Walk your children to school- if you live close enough!
- Get competitive- challenge a friend to see who can do the most steps in a week.
- Use the treadmill on a rainy day- our Technogym treadmills have Netflix, YouTube & TV Channels to keep you entertained whilst hitting your step goal!
See below some benefits for walking 10,000 steps a day:
- Weight loss
On average, walking 10,000 steps a day burns between 250 – 600 calories depending on your weight and height. If you are in an active calorie deficit, this can increase your deficit significantly, leading to weight loss.
- Improved mood
Any form of exercise boosts your endorphins which is the ‘feel good hormone’ and walking is a great way to boost this hormone. Taking your walk outside also is proven to improve your mental wellbeing.
- Boosts your energy
Being regularly active actually helps you to feel less tired! Physical activity raises your heart rate and blood flow, which makes you feel more awake. Getting those steps in is the perfect way to beat the 3pm slump!
Overall, getting your 10,000 steps done everyday is a great way to get your body moving whilst benefiting you mentally and physically.
