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Walking on the spot

dizzysarah
dizzysarah Posts: 34 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
A couple of days a week I can't leave the house

I really want to hit my 10000 steps a day. Today is one of those days I can't leave the house and I've been walking on the spot and back and forth in my living room whilst watching tv.

I know it's not ideal but surely this is better than nothing? My *kitten* is aching I feel like I've been doing squats

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  • Kartoffelwoman
    Kartoffelwoman Posts: 2 Member
    I have days like that as well, and besides dancing (which I adore), I sometimes use Leslie Sansone's walk at home series on youtube. I usually mute her because I find her slightly annoying, but I get my steps in and for some reason I like to follow workout videos of any kind. Gives me a "if that chick in the back can do it - so can I" feeling lol
  • marieamethyst
    marieamethyst Posts: 869 Member
    I like to jog in place while watching my shows/Netflix, and it's definitely helped me lose weight while meeting my step goal. I figure any movement is better than none. :)
  • dizzysarah
    dizzysarah Posts: 34 Member
    Thank you ladies :)

    It's got to be better than nothing, I've been dancing too, it adds up quicker xx
  • LeeBGoode
    LeeBGoode Posts: 30 Member
    Nothing wrong with walking in place! Another way to rack up the steps: check out the loads of Zumba videos on YouTube!
  • dizzysarah
    dizzysarah Posts: 34 Member
    Yes I will look at some Zumba thank you for the tip :) x
  • U2R2
    U2R2 Posts: 260 Member
    thank-you-fitbit-for-helping-me-become-the-living-room-jogging-champion-ive-always-wanted-to-be-86d94.png

    I've lost 54 pounds whilst walking as my sole exercise. Much of it the in place variety. I say walk it off. B)
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    edited January 2017
    Kartoffelwoman wrote: »
    I have days like that as well, and besides dancing (which I adore), I sometimes use Leslie Sansone's walk at home series on youtube. I usually mute her because I find her slightly annoying, but I get my steps in and for some reason I like to follow workout videos of any kind. Gives me a "if that chick in the back can do it - so can I" feeling lol


    I love Leslie Sansone videos - her newer Just Walk DVDs do not need to be muted - they have a music only feature.

    Also check out Jessica Smith TV (on YouTube) - she has walking style workouts too.
  • Aetheldreda
    Aetheldreda Posts: 241 Member
    I walk around my home, mostly around my dining table. I just watch TV and catch up with my favourite shows. I am happy doing this for hours.

    I might check out some of these people on YouTube that have been mentioned.
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