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?

[Zee]

Phiyk, let me know what you think about Leslie Sansone, I did her 5 mile workout this morning and whenever they did something other than "walk" I jogged in place. I racked up some steps. Keep Moving, let us know how we can help.

[Zee]

Alex, you'll be running before we know it and passing us all, that's the kind of trooper you are. 👍. Keep Moving.

[alex45674]

Did a bit of a walk run thing again this morning, covered 1.72miles of which 0.62 miles was sort of, kind of, slow ploddy running!  Feeling much better in myself now I know I can cope with it and more importantly my knees don't have injuries long term.  My shins still have swelling and visible bruising and are painful so I can only do 30sec-1min at a time and then walk again, but hey it is improving woohoo!!!

Keep stepping you, I am currently 11th in my friend list and you are 2nd and my target to beat 🙂 thanks!

[Zee]

Go Alex, Go!!!! I love it! Keep Moving, I plan to....🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃

[Phiyk]

Alex you are doing incredibly well seeing as you are recovering from injuries sustained a month ago. Keep up the fantastic work! x

[Zee]

Phiyk, that's our Alex, she's incredible, seriously she really is. A true testament of strong will and determination. I am in awe of our Alex.

[alex45674]

Thanks Zee!  I plan to as well!!!!  

[alex45674]

Thanks Phiyk!  Working hard to get back to fitness, I put on 6lb which I am fed up about - will soon come off again once I am back to normal running though!  Keep stepping!!!

[jayfk]

How long (minutes?) and how many steps did it take for the duration of Zumba?  Just curious...

[Phiyk]

Hi jayfk, I've only just started with Zumba on the Wii and based on a moderate 21 minute class I've worked out it was about 3,300 steps. Hope this helps 

[Zee]

Awesome! Phiyk, I do Zumba about 7 times times a week at thet gym I average 7 to 8 thousand steps per class, but those classes are very high intensity. I am literally dripping sweat when I leave. Zumba is great for getting those steps in.

[Karen33]

Thanks to all of you for posting your helpful tips!  Great ideas!

[Zee]

Great Karen, ask anything you like one of us has had the same question or thought and we'll all get there together. Keep Moving!

[Ali]

Welcome new friends. Been lying on a beach for the past few weeks but back and eager. Did stairs each day while away but that was about it. So now to strive for great stepping totals!! Keep moving folks.

[Ali]

Zumba loving friends - just read this morning in Chatelaine (Canadian) magazine. "Zumba just got a ringing endorsement from Danish researchers. It's one of the best fat blasters out there and, surprisingly, is an amazing bone builder! A 12 week study asked women to Zumba, play soccer or relax for an hour two or three times per week. Those who got their groove on not only lost more fat - they also increased their levels of the bone strengthening protein osteocalcium. Party on!" And it's fun. So Zumba on friends. Keep moving.

[PB_Addict]

I work in an office. When I put my lunch in the microwave to heat up, instead of standing there in the kitchen waiting, I walk the halls. 300-500 extra steps, easy!

[Phiyk]

Hi Ali, I like the sound of that! I'm getting used to all of the moves and making the class longer. It's really quite enjoysble. PB Addict, when I'm brushing my teeth with my electric toothbrush I fit in as many steps as I can until the timer runs out!

[Ali]

I was still in vacation mode a week after returning so set myself a new challenge last night and did it. Feels great and I'm back on track. Keep moving folks.

[Zee]

Phiyk, good deal I do the same thing when brushing my teeth as well. We have to take those steps everywhere and any time that we can. How have things been for you, I hadn't checked in with you lately.

[Zee]

Keep stepping my Ali, you Rock! I am happy you are back.