Like it or not, our bodies are built for walking. It is the perfect way to build muscles, tone and trim our waists and arms, support our heart, and feel great all day!
I know I need to walk more and try to get to 10K a day. Tips like these below will help!
KURU Footwear’s new list of 26 Ways to Actually Get 10,000 Steps a Day features a playlist that is perfect to get motivated off the couch and onto your feet.
Check it out! Plus, the play list is awesome!
26 Ways to Actually Get 10,000 Steps a Day
Some key takeaways:
- You can reduce your risk of heart disease and dementia by walking 10,000 steps a day.
- There are dozens of convenient and fun ways to get your steps in throughout your day.
- When walking 10,000 steps daily, you need proper footwear to support your feet, joints, and back.
Below are some of the tips. Head over to the KURU site for the full list!
1. Always Wear Your Pedometer or Smartwatch
Wearing a fitness tracker like a pedometer or smartwatch is a great way to motivate you to get your steps in. Many smartwatches will even remind you to move!
2. Choose the Stairs
We know it can be easy to choose the escalator or elevator at work or when you’re running errands, but think about how many more steps you can add to your day if you take the stairs.
3. Chat While on the Go
Do you find yourself chatting with co-workers throughout the day? Whether you’re brainstorming ideas, in a one-on-one or catching up on each other’s lives, you likely don’t need to sit in front of a computer. Meetings like these are a great time to see if your co-worker is up to going on a walk while you chat.
4. Create a Rewards System
What’s one great way to ensure you reach your goals? Set up a reward system! Who doesn’t love a “treat yourself” moment?
5. Curate a Walking Playlist
Everyone needs a soundtrack for their workout. Walking to the beat of the music can make a monotonous task much more enjoyable.
The best walking songs have a beat between 90 and 145 BPM, with more beats corresponding to a faster walking pace—but you can choose any song that gets you moving!
Looking for some inspiration? We have your back! From strolling songs to power walking, head over to the site to check out the list of the top walking songs or listen to their 2023 Walking Soundtrack Spotify playlist.
6. Dance It Out
Do you love to dance? Maybe you enjoy Zumba or step aerobics? Well, here’s some good news—you can get plenty of steps while dancing! Whether you’re following a workout video, going to a class or making up your own choreography, dancing can bring a smile to your face while you reach your steps goal.
Head over to the KURU site for the other 20 tips to inspire you to get to 10,000 steps a day. Heck, even 7500 would be awesome! Let’s do it!
About KURU Footwear
Foot pain (including plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, and more) can make everything we do more difficult, and sometimes even impossible. That’s why KURU Footwear is on a mission to eliminate foot pain for 15 million people by 2030. Since launching our innovative technology in 2008, we’ve received more than 23,000 5-Star reviews and heard from thousands of customers who tell us their KURU orthopedic shoes helped them get back to doing what they love.
Disclaimer: Article provided by KURU. Used with permission
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