Do you have a step or exercise goal each day? Mine is 10,000 steps. I received a Fitbit
for Mother’s Day last year and I also got a new phone with an exercise ap so both of these
have helped to encourage this goal. Walking that much each day is said to reduce the risk
of chronic disease including diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Ten thousand steps is
equivalent to about 5 miles.
for Mother’s Day last year and I also got a new phone with an exercise ap so both of these
have helped to encourage this goal. Walking that much each day is said to reduce the risk
of chronic disease including diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Ten thousand steps is
equivalent to about 5 miles.
I have trouble with fitting in regular exercise programs so walking works for me. I’ve found
that I have no trouble at all in the summer with 10,000 steps. I farm, so as many times as I
walk out to the fields and back, I naturally get the steps in. However, winter is a different
creature. When the weather is nice enough, I get out on the street for a walk, the park or go
for a hike. If I don’t get my steps in, I know that what I have to do before the end of the day is
to get on the elliptical machine we have. I don’t like doing that but will turn on the TV and
watch short clips, usually monologues from talk shows, to make the time go faster. If I
don’t have a lot of steps to catch up, I will jog in place.
that I have no trouble at all in the summer with 10,000 steps. I farm, so as many times as I
walk out to the fields and back, I naturally get the steps in. However, winter is a different
creature. When the weather is nice enough, I get out on the street for a walk, the park or go
for a hike. If I don’t get my steps in, I know that what I have to do before the end of the day is
to get on the elliptical machine we have. I don’t like doing that but will turn on the TV and
watch short clips, usually monologues from talk shows, to make the time go faster. If I
don’t have a lot of steps to catch up, I will jog in place.
Walking helps me keep my weight down; I love to eat and to drink beer. I saw it estimated
that one burns 100 calories per mile. With 10,000 steps being about 5 miles that is 500
calories.Walking also has been shown to improve mental health and well-being. It sure
improves my mood, both to exercise and to be outside. Even in the evening when I feel
too tired to exercise and I know I need to get on the elliptical, I always feel better and less
tired after I’ve exercised.
that one burns 100 calories per mile. With 10,000 steps being about 5 miles that is 500
calories.Walking also has been shown to improve mental health and well-being. It sure
improves my mood, both to exercise and to be outside. Even in the evening when I feel
too tired to exercise and I know I need to get on the elliptical, I always feel better and less
tired after I’ve exercised.
Much recent research has centered around the health dangers of sitting for long periods of
time.These risks include obesity, diabetes, heart disease and more. A recent meta-analysis
shows that even for people who exercise for one hour per day, the risks from sitting too long
still exist. A meta analysis carries more weight because it pools data from several other
similar studies to develop a conclusion. People who sit for prolonged periods of time had a
higher risk of death from all causes. So spreading my 10,000 steps out during the day keeps
me moving too.
time.These risks include obesity, diabetes, heart disease and more. A recent meta-analysis
shows that even for people who exercise for one hour per day, the risks from sitting too long
still exist. A meta analysis carries more weight because it pools data from several other
similar studies to develop a conclusion. People who sit for prolonged periods of time had a
higher risk of death from all causes. So spreading my 10,000 steps out during the day keeps
me moving too.
So since I first started tracking I have made my 10,000 steps a day except for two days that I
think I was traveling and spent all day on an airplane. I'm determined to stay healthy as I age
and this is one thing I've been able to do.
think I was traveling and spent all day on an airplane. I'm determined to stay healthy as I age
and this is one thing I've been able to do.
Here is some additional reading if you are interested in the studies on sitting for too long.
Science Daily
And if you are concerned about the damage done to your skin from walking outside for long
periods of time, check out Colorado Aromatics skin care. These products are formulated
to repair skin damage from the outdoors.
periods of time, check out Colorado Aromatics skin care. These products are formulated
to repair skin damage from the outdoors.
