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Increasing daily steps fitbit

debeaniebaby
debeaniebaby Posts: 26 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi, any tips on how I can increase my daily steps Monday to Friday when working. As a social care worker my working days are spent either driving to see people, sittting in their homes doing assessments or sitting in front of a laptop writing them up! I a, shocked that some working days I only do 2,000 steps! I park a bit further away from addresses, but apart from that there really isn't any opportunity to increase my steps during the week. I work long hours as well so by the time I have finished it is dark so I can't really go out for a walk then! Ideas please

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  • alc649
    alc649 Posts: 467 Member
    I step in place in my living room when I get home a lot times, because it's so cold out. Or you can look up leslie sansone on youtube, she has walking workouts by the mile. There's a 3mile walking workout that I like to do! :smile:
  • SmithsonianEmpress
    SmithsonianEmpress Posts: 1,163 Member
    edited January 2018
    If I were in this exact situation I would invest in a treadmill. Is that an option?
  • marieamethyst
    marieamethyst Posts: 869 Member
    I like to watch some Netflix/Hulu, so I jog in place while watching my shows instead of sitting on the couch to get more steps in :)
  • boehle
    boehle Posts: 5,062 Member
    marieamethyst wrote: »
    I like to watch some Netflix/Hulu, so I jog in place while watching my shows instead of sitting on the couch to get more steps in :)

    I do this.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    edited January 2018
    Leslie Sansone "walking" videos. I can do them at work (close office door) when the weather is crappy. Do them at home when it's too dark to go outside.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njeZ29umqVE
  • Marilyn0924
    Marilyn0924 Posts: 797 Member
    boehle wrote: »
    marieamethyst wrote: »
    I like to watch some Netflix/Hulu, so I jog in place while watching my shows instead of sitting on the couch to get more steps in :)

    I do this.

    Me too. My family thinks I'm nuts, but I get my steps in.
  • DebCountsAll
    DebCountsAll Posts: 471 Member
    I really like that walk while Netflix idea. Maybe if you had something to keep the pace, like a metronome, so it wouldn't interfere with the sound from the show you are watching.
  • jayemes
    jayemes Posts: 865 Member
    marieamethyst wrote: »
    I like to watch some Netflix/Hulu, so I jog in place while watching my shows instead of sitting on the couch to get more steps in :)

    I multitask - fold laundry while the show is one, jog in place during commercials :)
  • MrsVerge
    MrsVerge Posts: 11 Member
    Buy a $10 end table from ikea to put on your desk, then step in place as you type.
  • jayemes
    jayemes Posts: 865 Member
    jayemes wrote: »
    marieamethyst wrote: »
    I like to watch some Netflix/Hulu, so I jog in place while watching my shows instead of sitting on the couch to get more steps in :)

    I multitask - fold laundry while the show is one, jog in place during commercials :)

    While the show is "on". Freaking typos lol
  • FitLifeCrossroads
    FitLifeCrossroads Posts: 57 Member
    I'm a social worker and spend my 8 hour work day at my desk doing assessments and paperwork. I walk on my breaks and take extra trips to the bathroom (the long way), also park as far as I can from the hospital I work in, i do a 30-60 minute workout when I get home and walk in place at home.i average between 10000-15000 steps a day. Oh i also Sometimes stand up at my desk and do 100 steps a coupke times throughout the day :smile:
  • MsNeumann
    MsNeumann Posts: 75 Member
    I purchased an inexpensive treadmill desk on amazon. I had the intention of working while walking but I find it a little difficult to focus on the work and keep my balance at the same time while walking. So, I’ve changed my use of it a bit while I’m getting used to it. I started watching Downton Abbey on amazon but only when I’m walking. So, if I want to see the next episode, I have to walk. It is very easy to watch the show on my laptop when it is on the desk, and I can put my small hand weights up there so I can grab them easily and work my arms while I’m walking. I’m finding this to be very helpful and I’m hoping I will be able to actually start working while I walk once I get used to the treadmill desk and multitasking on it.
  • Enthusiast84
    Enthusiast84 Posts: 171 Member
    I'm also in the same profession. I don't rely on getting ny steps in at work so I invested in a treadmill which i go on for about an hour a day either listening to music or inspiring ted talks. Like the others, I walk around the house if I'm short on steps.
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