Adding More Steps Each Day

November 14, 2015

A few tips to help you walk further each day, without changing too much in your daily routine

Park your car further from the door when shopping, running errands or going to dinner. You could gain as much as 2,000 extra steps
Opt to take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator whenever possible. You’ll burn a lot more calories and gain strength
Schedule a walking work meeting or take a conference call outdoors.. The fresh air will clear your mind and get your creative juices flowing
Go window shopping at the mall. It’s a great way to get extra steps in on a rainy day
Offer to walk a dog in your neighborhood. A young dog will usually get you going at a fast pace and for longer than if you were walking alone
Skip the drive thru and walk in to get your morning coffee - these days it will probably be just as fast
Get up 15 minutes earlier and take a lap or two around the block before heading to work
Instead of meeting a friend for lunch, plan an hour walk or hike during your break
When out grocery shopping or at the mall - skip the cart return in the parking lot and instead walk the shopping cart back to the store front