Why you need to do more than 10,000 steps each day
Did you think walking 10,000 steps each day would solve everything? Oh, if only life was so simple. That’s not to say it can’t make a big difference. According to published science, walking 10,000 steps each day can relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression (especially on a beautiful sunny day), reduce knee pain if you have arthritis, and is even linked to lowering the risk of premature death.
But what do we want to talk about today? The benefits of walking for slimming down.
They’re undeniable, but no amount of steps will save you if you’re still stuffing your face with takeaways each weekend (guilty).
Let’s explore how you can make those steps count.
The Benefits of 10,000 Steps
If you have an office job, doing 10,000 steps a day isn’t easy. At this time of year, it also isn’t appealing. Who wants to walk in -7 weather? Perhaps it’ll help to understand the benefits.
Walking scientifically improves your cardiovascular system, muscle density, bone health, and mental health…our list could go on forever.
Walking is not just a physical activity. It’s a meditative escape, a moment to connect with yourself to nature – that at least sounds good for you, right?
There’s much bad about walking, apart from the effort it takes to leave your comfy sofa and go outside. And don’t think a rainy day is an excuse! Home workouts are a way to get your steps in.
Still, they’re no miracle worker alone.
What 10,000 Steps Can’t Do Alone
Yes, walking is good for your health, but if you have a specific goal (weight loss or toning), it can’t work alone.
Quick weight loss, dietary miracles, and life’s intricate problems cannot be resolved by walking alone (if only it were that simple)
The path to weight loss is, sadly, a relentless battle of balanced nutrition, consistent physical activity, and mental well-being.
There are quicker fixers that people like, like the aqualyx fat dissolver, but they also don’t work alone – they target stubborn fat areas. You actually have to stick to a good diet after it. The best for weight loss is the Paleo diet or Keto, but that’s pretty strict.
A simple balanced diet with the correct amount of calories and staying in a calorie deficit is the best for weight loss.
Moving Your Body
Moving your body will make you feel good. The science literally proves it. It’s not always easy, but it will make you feel good. Doing 10,000 steps, or trying to get close, is the easiest way to move your body. We’re sure you’d prefer to do that than go to the gym.
Remember that the journey of 10,000 steps is not just about the number on the pedometer or the scale – don’t get obsessed. It’s about doing something different that will benefit your mind and body. So, let those steps count, not just in distance but in the depth of the experiences they bring and the holistic approach to health they represent.