can't even manage to take 3000 steps in a day
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I've worked 16 hours a day the last 5 days and hit 10k steps every day... I work in an office. I just... walk. I take the long way around, go for a wander when I get a break, walk to and from the train station, park further away...0
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I average 3000 steps a day unless I do a cardio day or go to a big box store. I have a bad foot that's painful also so have had to cut back. My workouts are mostly weight based now. I can add steps, but my foot is sore the next day. So, OP, if your foot tendinitis is like that consider getting a stationary bike and use it watching TV. I'm considering doing that.0
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I have all kinds of ways to get my steps high. At school I walk around the copier while my papers are coming out. I jog in place in the kitchen while the coffee is brewing. I park far away from wherever I need to go. I pace in the classroom. I always walk around my house when I'm on the phone.0
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sobiakhatoon wrote: »queenliz99 wrote: »Why can't you do 3000 steps? It's not that many steps or about 20 minutes walking.
That's why want to know how people manage their schedules for extra walking.....
You can walk away if there isn't another customer in line, even if it's 2 or 3 steps away and then back again, basically pacing back and forth between customers. It's only a small change, but over time it will add up.0 -
Walk in front of your TV Set, it works, and it will add up!0
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Put on music when doing your house work and dance around while you do it!! And don't be too hard on yourself you do a 40 min bike ride!! It's still exercise even if it isn't walking but I love having my fave tunes on to clean the house my kids are both fairly young and they love it cause mummy stops and has a dance with them!!0
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Drink lots of water??? Frequent bathroom breaks will get you moving!
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It's hard with a job that keeps you standing like that. Perhaps march in place or even go in tiny circles any moment you don't have customers? Steps add up quickly. When you get home maybe try just getting off the bus and walking up and down the driveway (or whatever) one time and then each day add a lap. Also waiting for buses you can walk about or march in place a bit perhaps? Good luck!0
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i pace around my work area. I work with a large robotic router. i cant leave the area while it is running to make sure it dosent go haywire. . .i manage about 15-18k steps in a full 10 hour work day mostly pacing the area while it does its thing.0
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Today I knew I wouldn't have time to go for my usual 1-mile walk, so I started my coffeemaker, and went out for a 1/4 mile walk. It took 6 minutes, and when I came back in my coffee was ready.
You didn't say how old your kids are but if they're old enough to be home alone for a few minutes you can do the same thing. If not, get everyone up and ready 10 minutes earlier, and you can all go outside for a few minutes before school. They can walk with you, or play in the yard while you pace, for example. I know it gives me a mental boost to get in a little exercise and fresh air in the morning, and I imagine it'll help get your kids alert and energized for their school work, too.0 -
Ohhhh and I don't walk I'm luck to get in 2000 steps a day due to not being able to walk distances from a foot issue (waiting for operation) this has been going on 2 years! But what I can do is short (I use iPhone app) 7 min plyometrics workout each day works well for me! Sworkit is the one I use!0
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fiddletime wrote: »I average 3000 steps a day unless I do a cardio day or go to a big box store. I have a bad foot that's painful also so have had to cut back. My workouts are mostly weight based now. I can add steps, but my foot is sore the next day. So, OP, if your foot tendinitis is like that consider getting a stationary bike and use it watching TV. I'm considering doing that.
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fiddletime wrote: »I average 3000 steps a day unless I do a cardio day or go to a big box store. I have a bad foot that's painful also so have had to cut back. My workouts are mostly weight based now. I can add steps, but my foot is sore the next day. So, OP, if your foot tendinitis is like that consider getting a stationary bike and use it watching TV. I'm considering doing that.
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sobiakhatoon wrote: »queenliz99 wrote: »Why can't you do 3000 steps? It's not that many steps or about 20 minutes walking.
That's why want to know how people manage their schedules for extra walking.....
You can walk away if there isn't another customer in line, even if it's 2 or 3 steps away and then back again, basically pacing back and forth between customers. It's only a small change, but over time it will add up.
Im gonna take it easy tomorrow though. Will try to jit 5000 and gradually add steps everyda!
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jessicarobinson00 wrote: »Drink lots of water??? Frequent bathroom breaks will get you moving!
Lol! Gud 10 -
There is an exercise program you can find on Youtube with exercises for people with limited mobility, for any reason. Many of the exercises can be done in a chair, so if you get a stool to sit on behind the register, you can do many of these exercises. Building strength may be as important as walking, until your leg heels. The exercises use bands, or cans of soup, or milk jugs, things you should be able to find in the store. I think it is also important to acknowledge the emotions you must feel. You work hard at a tedious job all day, then come home and take care of your family. When do you have time to take care of yourself. Exercise may just feel like one more job you have to do. If you can reframe that thought process, and think of it as a way of taking care of you, then it may be easier to motivate yourself to find five or ten minutes several times per day to do some light exercise. Don't do anything that hurts you, but you may find you gradually get stronger and look forward to the "you" time.
Here is a link to the Home Exercises for Obese/limited mobility individuals. Some of these could be done at your register at work. This happens to be picturing an obese individual, but it is also designed for those with limited mobility.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI0j8nLiZmE
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AnneShaughnessy wrote: »There is an exercise program you can find on Youtube with exercises for people with limited mobility, for any reason. Many of the exercises can be done in a chair, so if you get a stool to sit on behind the register, you can do many of these exercises. Building strength may be as important as walking, until your leg heels. The exercises use bands, or cans of soup, or milk jugs, things you should be able to find in the store.
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sobiakhatoon wrote: »How do you guys do it... please share tips on time management if you are successful with that to take steps as much as 5k or above
Thanks
1. I take the bus to/from work. This forces me to walk to/from the bus stop.
2. I take a lunch every day. I'm fortunate that many of the buildings downtown are linked by "skyways." I have a circuit worked out that takes just about an hour.
3. If I'm short on steps I head to the gym and make them up on the treadmill.
4. Sometimes I'll go to Walmart or Target and just walk around.
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Thanks guys! Ive incorporated your advice and taking 10k steps everyday since then. Thanks for the motivation and support. Means a lot to me!0
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Awesome sauce!!
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