How many steps a day?
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On a normal day without any intentional exercise, about 3k-4k. I push to get a min. Of 5k. Exercise workout days I get 7-8k or more. I rarely do more than 10k.1
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usually I average 10,000-12,000 per day- Will do this for a few weeks then try to go up slowly.1
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5,000- 8,000. Sometimes more sometimes less. It was an increase for me.
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I average about 15K steps/day. I have a desk job but walk to work, walk on lunch and walk after lifting most days3
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Over the last three months, I averaged 13,100/day. Now though, I am carless, so over the last week, I averaged 14,600.1
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I take about 20,000 + steps a day during the week.3
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10k just on gym/days off 20-25k on work days4
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@GottaBurnEmAll
Hmm you mention migraines. I’m older (42) and 192 lb. I’m wondering now if my own nightly migraines have anything to do with HIT exercise. Doctors haven’t been able to diagnose. Nothing serious but just small headaches without a root cause that come and go!
I have chronic migraine, and I'm seeing a pretty heavy hitter neurologist for mine. My reaction to intense exercise is pretty immediate. Heavy lifting, anything like sprinting? Can't do it.
I do bodyweight exercises for strength training now to avoid the trigger. When I do run (currently no running because running and deficit eating don't mix well for me), I do it at a modest pace.
Everyone is likely different, though with their migraines. Don't go by what I experience! If you want to read more about it, look up "exercise induced migraines" or "exertional migraines" on Google.0 -
On most days, honestly, between 1500 to 2000. Right now I’m at 1581 and it’s dinner time. I have a standing desk and exercise intentionally most days. My husband and I both work at home and are in a family of introverted homebodies. My weekly trip to the grocery store is a big day out and then I cross the 3000 step mark.2
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7000-9000. When I got my Fitbit I discovered I was only getting 3000-4000 which was kind of a shock to me, so I'm kind of proud I've doubled that. It's really helped my NEAT, which really helped me slowly shave off vanity pounds!5
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4-6,000 most days, but some days just 350! My excuse is I'm 71 and have joint problems which get worse if I push the exercise. but that app on the phone keeps me in touch with reality in terms of what sedentary means!!!4
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I've been averaging 13,000 day for quite a while (a year or so) now.1
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My avarage is 11,000-13,000 steps. I bought a fitbit recently, and it has motivated me a lot to walk more. I've set my daily goal to 15,000 steps to have daily challenges.
anybody knows how it's possible to get in touch and keep track with other fitbit users? I'd love to have a few friends tracking their steps, too0 -
My avarage is 11,000-13,000 steps. I bought a fitbit recently, and it has motivated me a lot to walk more. I've set my daily goal to 15,000 steps to have daily challenges.
anybody knows how it's possible to get in touch and keep track with other fitbit users? I'd love to have a few friends tracking their steps, too
Find fitbit friends here: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1290-fitbit-users0 -
I can get really low steps if I don't try. I'm a teacher and I started teaching farther away, so I don't get to walk home ever. And the teaching load is lighter. This week I made it my goal to make sure my PHONE says 10k. So that means getting to the gym and walking on the treadmill if I'm not going to do it around the hood. Factor in how many steps I take while I work...make 13k total.
On a Sunday I can literally be like 3k. I need to fix that.5 -
My average over the last 6 month's has been 23383 steps a day but I find walking great therapy and live right next to a river (which is really just a creek) that has a dedicated walking/ cycling paththat is over 30 kms long.3
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7000-9000. When I got my Fitbit I discovered I was only getting 3000-4000 which was kind of a shock to me, so I'm kind of proud I've doubled that. It's really helped my NEAT, which really helped me slowly shave off vanity pounds!
How much has your TDEE increased? 100-200 cals?
Same question to others who have increased their NEAT by walking.1 -
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I was averaging about 3500 a day when I got my new phone that has a step and stair counter. So now I get between 6 and 7k a day just because it makes me more aware that I'd like to get the step count higher. Surprising how that works!1
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Typically I do between 10 and 15k... more in the Spring/Fall... then I can get to 20k relatively easily (extra walk after dinner because it's still light out).1
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