4 Ways to Step Yourself to Victory
Step goals can be daunting. But don’t be afraid to do the obvious, impractical, or boring. Often, these are the best options.
If you’re into fitness or improving your habits, step count is often emphasized, and for a good reason.
However, it can seem daunting to achieve your step goals, especially if you’re trying to hit the recommended 8–10 thousand a day.
Even if you feel this way, there are ways to make your step goals attainable. These methods may not be unfamiliar, but I’d encourage you to try them anyway. So, let’s get started.
Park further away.
Do you run lots of errands throughout the day? Maybe you like to park close to the store because it’s convenient.
Yes, this is true, but you’re overlooking a prime opportunity to get in extra steps. If you park further away, you could get in a couple of hundred steps more than you would have otherwise.
This is a good option if you’re struggling to hit your step goals but run errands frequently. Don’t ignore this opportunity!
Set smaller step goals throughout the day.
Are you overwhelmed at trying to get 8,000 steps in a day? It can seem like a lot!
But have you tried breaking this goal down?
For example, Fitbit has a feature where you can set smaller, 250-step goals during set “active hours.” This is very helpful in breaking down large, seemingly unattainable step goals.
Let’s say that we have a 10-hour period where we want to hit 250 steps minimum. That’s already 2,500 steps! This could equal a large sum when added to additional steps accumulated during the day.
Opt for the stairs.
It may be inconvenient, but the stairs are another option for someone serious about their step goals.
Much like parking farther away from a store, this option can seem impractical or obvious. In reality, these things allow ordinary people to achieve step goals.
Taking the stairs over an elevator is a great way to add activity to your day and break up long periods of sitting.
Hold active meetings.
If you have the flexibility, walking meetings are a great option.
Suggest to your colleagues that you walk around your office or to a nearby coffee shop while discussing work-related things. This way, you can add active time into your workday and work towards your step goals.
Although this isn’t an option for everyone, for those of you to which this applies, it is a creative habit to break up your work day!
In summary…
Sometimes the plain options provide the best results when getting your steps in.
Whether you plan on taking the stairs or setting smaller step goals throughout the day, I’d encourage you to take action and work towards your step goals today! As you have seen, it may be easier than expected. ;)
What did you think? Could you readily achieve your step goals now? Let me know in the comments!
