From HAP Walk For Better Health ™
Most people walk between 3000-5000 steps each day. You can boost your steps by making some simple choices:
(2000 steps ~ 1 mile)
- Park your car farther from the office or store
- Instead of using the drive-up window at the bank, park and walk in
- Get up from your desk and walk for a few minutes several times per day.
- Take the stairs instead of the elevator. (4 flights of stairs up and down = ¼ mile)
- Establish a routine of taking a 10-minute walk after dinner
- Walk around while you are on the phone
- Use part of your lunchtime to talk a walk
- Walk to the coffee machine or restroom farthest from your office
- Take a walk while waiting at the office or restaurant
- Exit the bus several stops before your destination and walk the rest of the way.
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