ActiveWorkoutsThis walking workout added almost 3,000 steps to my daily step count – it’s brilliant!Low-impact, perfect for small spaces and it’ll only take you 20 minutesWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
ActiveWorkoutsThis walking workout added almost 3,000 steps to my daily step count – it’s brilliant!Low-impact, perfect for small spaces and it’ll only take you 20 minutesWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Low-impact, perfect for small spaces and it’ll only take you 20 minutes
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Getty Images)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
Let’s be honest, working out doesn’t come naturally to everyone – some peoplesuffer from gymtimidation, others struggle to find a fitness activity they genuinely enjoy and then there’s those who need something that’s gentle on their joints. That’s where walking comes in; it offers that middle ground, as it’s low-impact and free. You don’t have to do it for hours either, as theNHSsays just a 10 minute brisk walk can have significant health benefits.
This year one of my fitness resolutions was to try and do 7,000 steps a day as research reveals it’s the new 10,000. We’re not even a quarter of the way into the year and I can confess that I’m already failing miserably. Mainly because I spend eight hours of my working day sat at a desk, which is sadly the case for a lot of people.
In a desperate bid to change this, I decided to do some research into walking workouts. I came across a YouTube video that claimed to add ‘3,000 steps’ to your daily step count. Better still, I didn’t even need to leave the house and go out for a walk to do it.Fitness trackerat the ready, I decided to give it a go…
The 3,000 step walking workout
Using myKiprun GPS 500, I made note of how many steps I was on before starting – 445 – pretty poor considering it was 11AM. The workout itself was 20 minutes and it’s basically made up of lots of stepping movements, such as marching forwards, marching backwards, side stepping with a forward punch – you get the picture. You barely need any space for it either (I just did it in my bedroom), so it’s perfect for small living spaces.
The instructor leading the workout was also super enthusiastic and talks throughout all of it, which I personally find very helpful with these kind of repetitive workouts. He also played really upbeat music. Even I found myself (embarrassingly) starting to click my fingers as we did the forward marches. On the screen I was able to see how many steps we were on throughout the workout too, so I was intrigued as to whether they matched my fitness tracker at the end.
After 20 minutes was up I checked my watch – 3116 steps – so an extra 2671 steps, not bad at all! Of course, going out for a walk and getting some fresh air would ultimately be my first choice, especially as I love the outdoors. But, for those days I can’t, this is a great alternative to keep me moving and stay fit!
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