10 STEPS TO YOUR 10,000 STEPS

Work smarter – not harder – to reach your recommended daily step count

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We all know we need to get those steps in, but do you know why? ‘Walking 10,000 steps daily – around four to five miles – could help you live longer, according to research,’ says personal trainer Chris Ruxton, advisor to Deep Heat and Deep Freeze*. For every 2,000 you log, up to 10,000 a day, your risk of early death drops by between 8-11%, one study found. But when life gets busy, it’s far easier said than done, so here are some ideas to help you fit those extra steps into your day, every day. They’ll rack up in no time!

1 EMBRACE DETOURS

Heading out? Rather than taking the shortcut, opt for the scenic route. And this goes for shorter trips, too. For example, use the bathroom on a different floor.

2 SET A REMINDER

More often than not, we simply forget to cram in our 10k steps. Work, family, friends... We’ve always got a lot to think about, right? So set a few alarms on your phone each day to remind yourself to get up and stretch your legs.

3 HOP OFF EARLY

If you often take the bus, train or Tube to get from A to B, get off one stop early and walk the last leg of your journey. Or start by walking to a stop further from home.

4 SHOP OFFLINE

 Instead of doing an online shop, get walking through the supermarket. Mix up your shopping list so you’re spending a little more time hunting for what you need. 

5 WAIT AND WALK

Whether it’s the kettle boiling or an appointment, don’t just stand there – have a wander!