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Walking in place to make sure I get 10,000 steps!

mikew4242
mikew4242 Posts: 34 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Been doing this for 3 weeks and maybe a little treadmill. Easier on body and feet for sure. Fitbit alerts me as my heart rate goes up. Anyone else doing this? I beg you to try it!!

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  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,756 Member
    I've done that at home at times I couldn't get to the gym for whatever reason. It does help get steps and increase the heart rate, but it also works your legs differently than the treadmill, I've noticed. I also do it while watching TV in the evenings sometimes.
  • mikew4242
    mikew4242 Posts: 34 Member
    I swear I think it's better for you than treadmill.
  • Ernest_Nigma
    Ernest_Nigma Posts: 76 Member
    You can take it to the next level and try running on the spot too. 0 mph should be the easiest you can possibly run, right? I did this a long time ago when trying to learn to run without increasing my heart rate on a watch above a set point. I found out later the set point was too low for me but I still made it work. If you're outside, you can then start drifting forward slowly without pushing up the HR. Eventually pick up more speed but you'll have great mid-foot or fore-foot running form.

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