It is true that obesity is growing at an alarming rate in America, and the rest of the world is following suit. We are eating more (and more wrong things) and exercising less, or not at all. Our health is rapidly deteriorating, and doctor and hospital visits are at an all-time high. Just 30 minutes of brisk walking a day can help reverse this. Anyway, we have diseases, and they are getting worse: heart and cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, strokes, uncontrolled blood sugar, diabetes, obesity, and more. The US Surgeon General recommends at least 20-30 minutes of moderate exercise every day, but many of us fall far short. Research shows that the average person walks about 3,000-5,000 steps a day, and some walk much less than that. Let’s face it. We don’t exercise like our ancestors did 100 years ago, and we tend to eat more refined foods. For some of us, the most we walk is from our chairs in front of the TV to the fridge to stock up on snacks. Some people, like me, sit in front of a computer all day as part of their job. Many fitness experts recommend walking 10,000 steps a day to maintain your weight and overall health. 10,000 steps is about 5 miles, but it may vary depending on the distance you walk. To count your daily steps, you will need to purchase and wear a pedometer. Follow the instructions that come with your pedometer. After doing this for a week or two, you will have an idea of your average number of steps. Your goal should be to walk at least 10,000 steps every day.
There is no magic number for 10,000 steps, but it’s somewhere around there. Typically, running one mile burns about 100 calories, depending on your age, height, and fitness level. The heavier you are, the more calories you burn. Get creative to increase your steps. Take a walk on your lunch break at work. Take a walk with your spouse or kids. Take your dog for a walk. Walk to the store instead of driving, or park at the edge of the parking lot. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. I take a brisk 2-mile walk (aerobic walking) around my neighborhood twice a day. Whatever works best for you, do it. If you’re walking for exercise (e.g. aerobic walking), you need good walking shoes and socks to avoid injury. Type “10,000 steps” into your favorite search engine to learn more about this life-saving, life-changing program. There’s a lot of information out there.
Category: Exercise
Tags: 000 steps, 10%, active, calories, cardiovascular, diabetes, exercise, fitness, health, heart, miles, milf, obesity, pedometer, shoes, stroke, walk, walking
Published by: May Healthy Lifestyle
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