Ways to Get More Steps

 

Every step counts toward good health and happiness.


Here are some suggestions for how to increase your steps.

Remember, it is easy to find ways to get more steps throughout your day.

Small changes add up to big differences.

 

At Work
  • Get off the bus earlier and walk farther to work.
  • Take several 10-min walks during the day.
  • Choose the furthest entrance to your building.
  • Host “walking meetings.”
  • Walk to a restroom, soda machine or copy machine on a different floor.
  • Take the long way when walking to meetings.
  • Walk a few laps on your floor during breaks.
  • Walk during your lunch break.
  • Walk to a colleague’s office rather than send an email.
  • Take 5 minute walking breaks from your computer.
  • Park farther away.
  • Take the stairs rather than the elevator or the escalator.
  • Start a walking club with your coworkers.
  • Walk while using a speaker phone.
  • Get up and move at least once every 30 minutes.

Out & About
  • Park farther away in store parking lots.
  • Always return your grocery cart to the designated storage area.
  • Avoid elevators and escalators – take the stairs.
  • Walk - don’t drive - for trips less than one mile.
  • Walk at the airport while waiting for your plane.
  • Take several trips to unload your groceries from your car.
  • Avoid drive-through restaurants – get out of your car and walk inside.



With Friends & Family
  • Plan active vacations.
  • Make a family walk a habit.
  • Kids can take their parents for a walk.
  • Kids can volunteer to walk their dog or the neighbor’s dog
  • Do a family challenge to see who can get the most steps
  • Reward kids/family members for meeting step goals
  • Take an after-dinner walk with family
  • Walk while talking on a cordless phone
  • Walk during commercials on television
  • Take a walk while your kids are playing sports
  • Walk to your neighbor/friend’s house instead of calling
  • Move at least once every 30 minutes
  • Occasionally walk to the TV to change the channel
  • Turn off the TV and participate in a family activity

Information provided by America on the Move
www.americaonthemove.org

 

 

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