8 smart tips to help you make BIG changes...
1. Buy a quality pedometer
If you need a little help deciding which pedometer is best checkout our Pedometer reviews. There's nothing more frustration than using a dodgie pedometer.
2. Rome wasn't built in a day
Increase your activity levels takes time, walking gets easier the more you do it. If you can only manage walking continuously for 5 minutes at a time. slowly add an extra minute each day for a week than add an extra 2 minutes the following week.
3. Change old habits
Simple but effective ways to increase daily steps is parking the car further away, taking the stairs, walking on the spot while waiting for the kettle to boil. You just need to be open to change.
4. Get yourself a pair of quality sports shoes
Trying to walk in high heels or dress shoes can cause you blisters and make you throw in the towel even before you get started.
5. Share the journey
You might have a colleague / friend feeling just like you, together you can plan dedicated walking time to boost your step count.
6. Record your steps
Write it done, keep a step journal or better yet join walkingwithattitude.com and track your progress on interactive walking challenges.
7. Once you've reached 10,000 steps don't stop
keep adding more and more steps. Maintaining and improving your daily step count can have many long-term health benefits.
8. Set yourself mini step challenges
One that we suggest to many walking with attitude members is to set a number of steps you must take before going to bed. Example 500 steps from the time you turn off the TV until popping into bed. I walk on the spot while brushing teeth, then check all the doors and windows are closed and to see if I need anything defrosted from the freezer & unpack the dishwasher.
While 10,000 steps can feel like a huge number, it's very achievable. Sure it takes is a little planning and a desire to make small changes that deliver BIG step counts. For a whole lot more support and motivation, try one of WalkingwithAttitude.com 'Zero to 10,000 steps' walking challenges - you'll love the results!
Author
Kate Crosby Co-founder walkingwithattitude.com inspiring everyone to walk towards a healthier lifestyle with online walking programs, workplace 10,000 step challenges.
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