April 05, 2016
Blog
11 Ways to Walk More on National Walking Day

- Walk and talk. Need to return some calls? Catch up on your calls while taking a walk.
- Always opt for the stairs. Skip the elevator and the escalators and walk up the stairs instead.
- Walk the dog. Rather than let Fido run in the backyard, take him for a walk. You’ll both enjoy the fresh air and exercise.
- Skip the coffee shop or happy hour at the bar. Instead of sitting in a restaurant, head to the park for a catch-up session with your friends.
- Walk at lunchtime. Get away from your desk and clear your head with a lunchtime walk. You can walk with friends or take some time for yourself.
- Park further away. Whether you’re shopping or in the parking lot at work, choose a spot far away from the entrance to give you more time to walk
- Get off a stop or two early. Commute via train or bus? Get off a stop or two earlier than you need to and walk the rest of the way.
- Go see your colleague. Rather than sending an email or calling your co-worker with a question get up and walk to his or her desk. Bonus if she works on another floor and you take the stairs!
- Create active family time. Get everyone together for a walk after dinner, rather than sitting down in front of the TV.
- Do your errands on foot. Do you need to hit some local stores or pick up dinner? Leave the car at home and walk instead.
- Treat yourself to a pedometer. Invest in your health and keep yourself accountable by tracking how many steps you take per day.
