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10,000 Steps a Day Challenge
Do you need a New Challenge to bring back your Passion for Exercise?
Why not try the 10,000 steps a day challenge? When it comes to our health one of the best exercises that we can do is walking. To achieve good health, strive to take 10,000 steps a day (the equivalent of walking roughly 8 kilometers). A person who walks 10,000 steps a day will burn between 2000 and 3500 extra calories per week, which will result in achieving a vastly better health profile and longer lifespan. If your goal is to lose weight, start slow and gradually work yourself up to walking 12,000 to 15,000 steps a day. Walking is a great way to lose weight and keep it off. There are times however when it just isn't easy to get out for a walk because of bad weather, busy schedules or even safety concerns, here are some tips to help increase your steps:
Steps Chart
Contact Us
What to learn more about PoCoMotion?
Healthy Resource Centre
c/o Hyde Creek Recreation Centre
1379 Laurier Avenue
Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 2B9
Phone: (604) 927-7983
Email: info@pocomotion.ca
Why not try the 10,000 steps a day challenge? When it comes to our health one of the best exercises that we can do is walking. To achieve good health, strive to take 10,000 steps a day (the equivalent of walking roughly 8 kilometers). A person who walks 10,000 steps a day will burn between 2000 and 3500 extra calories per week, which will result in achieving a vastly better health profile and longer lifespan. If your goal is to lose weight, start slow and gradually work yourself up to walking 12,000 to 15,000 steps a day. Walking is a great way to lose weight and keep it off. There are times however when it just isn't easy to get out for a walk because of bad weather, busy schedules or even safety concerns, here are some tips to help increase your steps:
- Wear a pedometer (This helps you visualize your progress throughout the day)
- Spend less time sitting and more time moving
- Use parking stalls which are further than necessary
- Walk to a coworkers desk instead of sending emails
- Use the stairs instead of the elevator
- Save 5-10 minutes of your lunch hour for an energizing walk
Steps Chart
|
Exercise |
Number of Steps in 10 minutes |
Number of Steps in 25 minutes |
Number of steps in 30 minutes |
|
Aerobics- Low
Impact |
1320 |
3300 |
3960 |
|
Basketball |
2000 |
5000 |
5999 |
|
Frisbee |
748 |
1870 |
2244 |
|
Football |
2000 |
5000 |
5999 |
|
Gardening |
1122 |
2805 |
3366 |
|
Golfing |
3366 |
2805 |
1122 |
|
Hiking |
1500 |
3751 |
4501 |
|
Hockey |
2000 |
5000 |
5999 |
|
Housework |
748 |
1870 |
2244 |
|
Jogging |
1749 |
4373 |
5247 |
|
Painting |
750 |
1876 |
2251 |
|
Pilates |
625 |
1562 |
1875 |
|
Rock Climbing |
2750 |
6875 |
8250 |
|
Snowboarding |
2000 |
5000 |
5999 |
|
Swimming |
2000 |
5000 |
5999 |
|
Strength Training |
1122 |
2805 |
3366 |
|
Track and Field |
1500 |
3751 |
4501 |
|
Volleyball |
748 |
1870 |
2244 |
|
Wii- Med
Intensity |
625 |
1562 |
1874 |
|
Yoga |
625 |
1562 |
1874 |
Contact Us
What to learn more about PoCoMotion?
Healthy Resource Centre
c/o Hyde Creek Recreation Centre
1379 Laurier Avenue
Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 2B9
Phone: (604) 927-7983
Email: info@pocomotion.ca