If there’s any exercise that humans have evolved to do, it’s walking. Walking is the most fundamental, basic form of human physical activity, and it doesn’t require any special skills or equipment. For these reasons and more, walking is touted as one of the best workout options for people of all ages and fitness levels.
Walking is so important that many of us have become laser focused on our “step counts” and we even wear pedometers to keep track of every step we take.
You might have heard that walking 10,000 steps per day is the gold standard. And, even though it’s a wonderful goal that’s easy to remember, 10,000 is actually an arbitrary number that isn’t right for everyone. Some of us might be able to walk more than 10,000 steps per day with ease, while others may feel daunted by that number and never even try because it seems unattainable.
Research has shown that increasing your step count can provide life-saving health benefits, even if you can’t reach that magic 10,000-step number. In this blog, we’ll discuss why walking is important, what research says about step counts, and ways you can increase your step counts at AFAC’s Thornton, CO, gym.