How do you get those extra steps in?

[zapleahy]

I live about four miles from my workplace and although I haven't yet walked all four miles to or from work, there are a few games I play during the week to increase my stepcount.

Some days I'll take the hillier, windier, unnecessarily long route to BART (San Francisco's heavy-rail rapid transit system). Almost always, I forgo the escalator for the stairs. Today, that act alone added 5 flights of stairs and over 250 steps to my morning journey.

My other favorite "cheat" is high stepping in place. Sure, I may look a little odd bouncing up and down while typing at my makeshift standing desk, but it feels good to keep the blood flowing and the legs moving! 

What do you do to get your extra steps in?

[MCarr]

I do the same thing.  When I'm working at my desk I'll get up frequently to walk around a bit.  Every little bit helps.

[nfarrow91]

I walk for a 10-15 min at work on break in the morning  (10 am or so) (almost a mile, some days its a whole mile), walk 55 mins on lunch (3-4 miles) (12  pm or so)and another 10-15 min walk break around three PM.

I eat anywhere from 60-190 calories in between (breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner

[QueenAnn]

I walk the entire Wal-Mart in our town.

[pbackma]

Time will be changing--now I can take my dog with me on longer walks on the trails--Thanks for the tip about Wal-Mart--I will try that...Have a Blessed Day!

[Josh-9000]

Instead of using the restroom at work that's down the hall I use the one in the stairwell 2 fllights up.  Also when watching tv I pace around the room in intervals.

[MCarr]

While watching TV at night I also get up at intervals and walk around.

[bdesplaines]

I turn some music on while cleaning the kitchen and prepping dinner a little Stevie Ray Vaughn, Allman Brothers or Lynyrd Skynyrd can rack up a bunch of extra steps.  Don't forget to turn it up for Sweet Home Alabama.

[cindy3]

I walk in place, run in place, park extra far away at the store, or take the long way to get to something.

[cindy3]

I also run or walk in place when i am waiting for something to get done in the microwave. 🙂

[Sunnylane]

I will  walk at night in the house until  I reach the next 500 mark on my steps before I will get in bed.  I have found that stepping inplace while brushing my teeth is not a smart thing to do, it can hurt the gums. Now washing your face while stepping is ok, but definately NOT while your putting eye liner or mascara.  lol   that can be a disaster smears and lines everywhere.  So  do not step in place while doing your makeup.  lol

[cindy3]

I used to do her videos too, i lost 12 pounds. That was before i started doing beachbody workouts. 🙂

[cindy3]

Good point, i never log my other activity, I guess i should start doing that.

[walch07]

I put a "Walk" reminder on my Outlook calendar and then I snooze it for an hour every hour. I get up and move each time it goes off.

[pbackma]

LOL...

[RonnieP]

This is one of the best suggestions I've seen and I'm going to incorporate it starting today. It's so easy to get bogged down with work and lose all track of time. I work from home so I can add some crunches, squats, or push ups at the same time.

[sunshine51]

about every hour I run on hte spot for 5 mins - asure way to garner 700-1000 steps.

[kkthnxbii]

i'll either play some wii games like just dance or zumba

or if it's warm enough i'll go for a walk

[Al_F]

Walking to work twice a week (about 4.5miles) and using the stairs.  I work on the 9th floor of an office block and not only has this increased my steps the extra exercise has knocked 15% off my cycle route I take at the weekends.

Saying that I'm still not hitting a consistent 10k a day.  My weekly total is fine but I would like to become more consistent in the week.

[karlar01]

I'm a stay at home foster mom of 3,so I get over and above my stairs everyday(live in a split level).I get to the gym 2-3 times a week to tone.I watch a movie while I'm on the treadmill at home,I discovered Just Dance 3 for the wii and I can spend 2 hrs doing that.Last night me and my 13 n14 yr old foster daughters discovered Zumba and we had a ball so that will be a weekly thing.I have been doing this since Dec and am down 70 lbs.Size 22 to 14/16 depends on brand.My fitbit is a One and it shows my very active minutes,where I hear the others show active minutes.I like knowing my very active minutes more shows me my cardio.Thats my workout.

[pbackma]

That is Great!  I am so glad we have this Fitbit--It keeps us moving!