Research shows that walking 10,000 steps a day will significantly improve your health. Putting one foot in front of the other can build stamina, burn excess calories and give you a healthier heart.
On average we walk between 1,000 and 4,000 steps per day, with 1,000 being equivalent to around 10 mins of brisk walking. Walking 10,000 steps per day can burn around 400 calories.
If you feel that keeping an eye on the amount of steps could benefit you then pedometers are available from as little as £4, they are a great way to keep track of how many steps you have walked, there are also some smart phone apps that will track your steps although I have found them to not be 100% accurate.
If you feel that keeping an eye on the amount of steps could benefit you then pedometers are available from as little as £4, they are a great way to keep track of how many steps you have walked, there are also some smart phone apps that will track your steps although I have found them to not be 100% accurate.
NHS walking initiative Walking For Health - http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/getting-started-guides/pages/getting-started-walking.aspx This website contains alot of information on walking and the benefits. As always if you are concerned in anyway about any aspect of your phsycal health always consult a doctor before partaking in any intensive physical activity.
As always thanks for reading, happy training, remember to stay safe, any questions drop me an e-mail NickGoreFitnessTraining@hotmail.co.uk.
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