Let's face it. You're busy. It's tough to find the time to spend 30 minutes a day doing moderately intense physical activity like the experts at the American College of Sports Medicine recommend.
Here's some good news. There are some simple steps you can take to get active, burn calories, and lose weight. It all starts by taking more steps. The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports recommends taking 10,000 steps a day for healthy living. WalkingWorks® is a program geared to help you meet and exceed that goal.
To start, go to the order form page to get your pedometer at no additional cost. After you complete your order, make sure you set up your WalkingWorks account on www.fepblue.org to be ready to start tracking your steps toward your goal.
Here are some great ideas on how to add steps to your daily routine:
- Ditch the elevator and take the stairs: Get off the elevator a few floors below yours and take the stairs the rest of the way.
- Take a Walking Lunch: Take a break and get away from your desk. Leave the office and spend 30 minutes walking in the fresh air at a brisk pace. Make it a daily ritual. Ask your friends and colleagues to join you. National Walk @t Lunch Day, sponsored by many local Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans, is April 29.
- Walk to the store: Walk to your local retailer. It's a great way to add steps and cut down on fuel costs.
- Park in the back of the parking lot: When you do drive to do your shopping, park far away from the store entrance.
- Join a Walking Club: Get together with friends to walk on nature trails. Celebrate your progress together.