How To Hit 10,000 Steps

Updated on August 7, 2019

For years now, many people have believed that walking 10,000 steps per day is the key to fitness. Of course, this is not entirely accurate, but it can’t hurt getting all of that exercise in. For some people, reaching 10,000 steps can be quite tricky, especially if they have an office job. 

Here, we are going to give you some ideas to help you hit 10,000 steps more often.  This will include everything from getting a family dog to getting off the bus a little earlier. Keep reading to find out what these are below. 

Get A Dog

While dogs aren’t for everyone, they can be a great way of getting out and exploring. When you have a dog, you have a responsibility to walk it at least once a day, depending on the dog’s breed. This is a great way of building up to your 10,000 steps and hopefully reaching that goal every single day. If you already have a dog, then volunteer to be the person who walks it more often. 

Try Hiking

If you really want to hit 10,000 steps per day then you should try to get outdoors and explore your local area. Hiking is a great way to get some adventure and get the exercise that you need. To do this, all you’ll need is a 4WD vehicle to get to the location, some water and hiking boots. The rest is easy, and you should hit 10,000 steps in no time at all. Try hiking and you won’t look back ever again. 

Take The Stairs

When you are heading to your office, do you take the stairs, or do you take advantage of the lift? If you want to hit those 10,000 steps then you should consider taking the stairs more often, where you can. If your office is on the 5th floor or more then this is going to help you add a lot of steps to your total and get fit at the same time. 

Get Off The Bus Early

Our final tip for those who want to hit 10,000 steps is to try to get off the bus early. If you can, figure out how far you can walk from a further away stop. This way, you can still get home in a reasonable space of time, but you’ll get in some extra steps. Many people believe that they cannot walk to or from work but getting off the bus or the train early can make all of the difference. 

Final Verdict

If you have been struggling to hit 10,000 steps every day then you should consider trying out some of the ideas that we have discussed here in this article. Think about taking the stairs more often and going for a drive to somewhere that you can enjoy some hiking. These small changes to your lifestyle can make a huge difference and so it is definitely something to consider. 

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