When it comes to making any fitness or activity goal happen day in and day out without fail it’s imperative to be open and creative. If we think the only way to reach a step goal is time on a treadmill, think again.
What happens if you can’t get to the gym? Don’t own a treadmill?
Do these obstacles mean you need to skip getting in your daily steps?
Of course not. You have choices.
Next are a few creative ways to increase your daily step count without access to a treadmill.
- Walk outside. Personally I dress for the weather rain, snow, or shine and make it happen. Daily outdoor light is a must and why not combine the time with a walk. Enjoy a podcast, talk to a friend on the phone, or meet up with someone and make the time enjoyable. My daughter is my step buddy. We love our walks and talks together.
- Walk inside. Pace around the house. Take more laps through the isles in a big box store. Mall walk. Take the stairs. When tidying up at home take several trips instead of one and rack up a few more. Every extra bit of activity counts.
- Walk in place. This is my secret weapon and I’ve done it for years and years. This has been the way I make sure to never miss my daily step goal. I walk in place while watching a show, studying, reading, talking on the phone, and even in between sets during my workouts. Yes, at the end of a long day I have been known to walk in place to ensure I have those last few steps before diving head first into bed. Lol!
Make realistic goals, commit, be creative, and then make them happen. You’ve got this!
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