Can you take 10,000 steps a day? I believe in you. That’s why I challenge you.
It was a few years ago that the last official stay-on-track challenge. Never mind. The current situation is a wonderful opportunity to work together – as a community – towards a common goal:
We walk 10,000 steps a day together. For 7 days.
Why?
First, they are a wonderful target for more exercise in everyday life. Second, it may well be that you just take the momentum with you and then keep going.
Why should you take 10,000 steps a day?
Our fellow citizens usually only manage a third, some even only a quarter. The fact is:
Those who exercise more in everyday life live healthier, leaner and are fitter.
You also burn more calories practically in passing without sweating.
Why exactly 10,000 steps? Well, that’s the WHO recommendation. 1 It’s also a nice round number.
Even if science is still arguing whether 7,500 steps are not enough – or whether it shouldn’t be 15,000 steps. 2 3
A typical office worker manages 1,500 steps a day. In the home office there are probably fewer.
Anyone who takes 10,000 steps a day for a week burns 2,000-3,500 calories in this way.
So let’s make it our damn mission to do just that. Together, as a big keep-up team.
This is how you take part in the 10,000-step challenge
Here’s the deal.
Movement in everyday life is the keyword. And taking 10,000 steps a day can seem really challenging at first.
But it is definitely doable! Especially if you are well organized.
What is the goal?
It’s about moving more outside of training:
- 10,000 steps.
- Every day.
- For 7 days.
Take a total of 70,000 steps.
When does it start?
We start on Friday, May 1st, 2020 .
The challenge ends on Thursday, May 7th, 2020.
How do you track your steps?
I use an Apple Watch.
But anything that automatically records steps works.
For example:
So you don’t have to buy an extra device to count your steps. Every reasonably up-to-date smartphone can do that.
SmartWatches, activity trackers and training watches are more convenient because you always wear them on your body. You have to take your mobile phone with you.
This is how we motivate each other!
If you want, report on your progress in your posts. Tell us what you are proud of. What was difficult for you. This will inspire the other keepers.
Ask questions. What moves you. Whether and why you just missed 10,000 for a day. That it’s your turn now. Whatever you can think of.
I’ll post my results from the day before in my story and give you a few practical tips that can help you stick with it. Let yourself be surprised.
Questions & Answers
What if I fail to take 10,000 steps a day?
If you have to stay in bed for a day or, for some reason, failing to get your 10,000 steps full for the day. Even if it was that your weaker self was once stronger. Then you put a line under it and look ahead: New day, new 10,000 steps, new goal. Hook it, and on.
Which steps count (not)?
Everything that brings you steps counts. Running, going for a walk, digging up the garden or cleaning the apartment – step is step. But don’t you get the idea to strap the pedometer on your dog. That doesn’t count.
The challenge has already started and I would still like to take part. Is that possible?
Go for it! You do the campaign for YOU, hang on to us – join us. Even if we’ve already started – we’re not running away.
Are you there?
Are you a stickler? Then join in.
Maybe you say: I’m a postman and on the side I’m training for an Ironman. I can do 70,000 steps in one day! Perfect, then join in!
Or are you a desk felon and so far only take 1,000 steps a day? Then you are perfect, join in!
It’s not about perfection, but about participating – and having fun.
If you don’t have a tracker yet, get one now. Or use your smartphone (and familiarize yourself with the app).
Now is the perfect opportunity to get moving. Tell everyone you want to have on our team about this challenge. Get them to participate.
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Let’s make it big!