Originally Published: Mar 01, 2018
Medical experts recommend taking . This is a lofty goal for many people. Read these tips from and learn some easy ways to increase your steps and incorporate more movement into your routine.
- Park further away. You will gain between as much as 80 steps for every extra minute it takes you to get from the car to the door.
- Take the stairs when it is one or two flights up or three flights down. Each flight of stairs is worth around 40 steps.
- Use part of your lunch break to walk. It will get you steps, make you eat less, and help your digestion.
- Walk down every aisle at the food store even if you don’t need to.
- Walk your dog instead of letting them out. 15 minutes will gain you 1,000 steps and they will love you for it!
- Plug in the headphones and walk during your phone calls. Again, a 15 minute call can get you 1,000 steps or more.
to help you reach your walking goals!



