Why 10,000 Steps?
Why 10,000 Steps?
It’s easy to get off track with the daily exercise routine. There never seems to be enough time in the day, and the last thing that most people want to do after a long day at work is come home and work more. There’s good news, though: exercise doesn’t have to be another... [Read more...]
Pedometer Basics
How to Choose the Right Pedometer
If you’re going to undertake the 10,000 step program, you’ll only need two things: a good pair of walking shoes, and a pedometer. A pedometer measures your steps, so you can keep track of the number of steps you take in a day. To ensure you’re getting an accurate reading... [Read more...]
7 Tips for Beginning a Walking Program
7 Tips for Beginning a Walking Fitness Program
Set some walking fitness goals Individuals begin a walking fitness program for different reasons. Taking some time and validating why you want to begin a walking fitness program will go a long way toward remaining motivated. [Read more...] Read More →
Ten Thousand Steps
Why 10,000 Steps?
It’s easy to get off track with the daily exercise routine. There never seems to be enough time in the day, and the last thing that most people want to do after a long day at work is come home and work more. There’s good news, though: exercise doesn’t have to be another chore. You can start getting the exercise you need to be healthy just by increasing the number of steps you take per day. Read more…
Step by Step
Make 10,000 Steps a Part of Your Daily Life
One of the reasons that the 10,000 Step Program is so successful is that most people don’t naturally walk 10,000 steps in a day. In a world where we’re increasingly pressed for time and reliant on cars to run errands, the only people who come near 10,000 steps in a day are fitness gurus or people with walking professions, such as waitresses or postmen. Some people walk as few as 500 steps a day, while many people fall into the 1,000-3,000 step per day range. Read more…
Pedometer Information
Suggested Equipment for a Walking Program
Continued success for any walking program is going to depend on creating a positive experience with the program and achieving the fitness goals you have set. Of course preparation and the proper training equipment can lead to both of these objectives. Read more…
The Joy of Walking
5 Walking Tips for those over 50
Walking at any age is an enjoyable and healthy pastime. The benefits of walking during the second half of your life is more important than ever. We were designed to walk for the entirety of our lives, so don’t be bashful about getting out there, but remember these key points. Read more…