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10,000 steps a day

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TerriBull Wed 30-Jul-14 12:24:42

According to health guidelines we are supposed to walk 10,000 steps a day +. I have just walked in and out of my local town about 1 and a half miles round trip, probably 2. Armed with a recently purchased pedometer I am trying to hit that goal, but even with 25 mins on the boring treadmill, I'm still falling short. I exceeded it for a couple of days recently when a visiting friend from Scotland wanted to do Kew Gardens and a couple of museums, but this is outside my daily routine.

Any GNs out there recording their daily steps? and if so do you hit the 10,000 mark?

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Galen Wed 30-Jul-14 20:12:08

I can't sad can I do 10,000 blinks instead?

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NanKate Wed 30-Jul-14 20:17:29

Best of luck Chloe it may be more realistic to try adding 500 every few days so the extra distance is a gradual increase then more chance of you maintaining it. Whatever you choose keep us up to date with your progress .

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NanKate Wed 30-Jul-14 20:20:08

Galen Iread that fidgeting or not letting yourself sit too long can be beneficial.

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MrsPickle Wed 30-Jul-14 20:37:08

You can tag along while I walk our 3, NanKate

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MrsPickle Wed 30-Jul-14 20:39:22

Sorry, chloe 1984.

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MrsPickle Wed 30-Jul-14 20:40:48

Sorry, chloe 1984, meant you to tag along, not nankate.

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upsydaisy Wed 30-Jul-14 21:03:55

I got a pedometer in January. 10,000 steps takes forever to do. I get bored walking. I prefer using my phone with mapmywalk. It doesn't count steps but it does count miles, and tells you how fast you walked. I might give it a go, doubt I'll get to 10,000 steps very often though - I don't have time and would rather ride my bike anyway.

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chloe1984 Wed 30-Jul-14 21:06:22

Well thank you for the invite, I may just try to increase gradually however have just been persuaded by DD to join in the walk for life locally which is being held on Saturday. Can't wait !
Will keep you updated if I am able to lift my head or feet from the sofa [btgrin]

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Devonanderson888 Thu 08-Jan-15 10:29:33

Yes, It's true !

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