The Benefits of Walking and How to Reach Your Daily Step Goal

If you get less than 4000 steps a day, read this: pic.twitter.com/ZSInEAqZnE

— Dan Go (@FitFounder) June 20, 2023

Not getting enough steps throughout the day can lead to:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Weight gain
• Heart disease
• Slower recovery
• Increased stress
• Lack of creativity
• High blood pressure
• Decreased brain activity

— Dan Go (@FitFounder) June 20, 2023

The average American gets anywhere between 2k to 4k steps per day.

Our hunter-gatherer ancestors they got 16 to 17k steps a day.

Walking is one of the most important activities you could do for your brain & body.

Not getting enough can lead to serious consequences.

— Dan Go (@FitFounder) June 20, 2023

A study conducted by Harvard & the University of Tokyo examined 16,741 women who ranged in age from 62 to 101 who wore step trackers for 4 years.

They found that walking 4400 steps a day was associated with 41% mortality.

7500 steps a day was associated with a 65% reduction.

— Dan Go (@FitFounder) June 20, 2023

In my practice, I recommend my clients to get anywhere from 6000 to 8000 steps a day or 2000 more than what they're currently getting.

Doing this has helped people see improvements in their energy, mood, and health while increasing their focus & decreasing their stress.

— Dan Go (@FitFounder) June 20, 2023

4 proven ways to add more steps to your life

1. Walking first in the morning

This is one of the greatest habits to incorporate.

You get morning sun exposure that turns on your circadian rhythm, and physical activity while acting as a meditative process to start the day.

— Dan Go (@FitFounder) June 20, 2023

2. Walking meetings

Zoom calls are opportunities for more steps. Pace when you're doing meetings & do your calls while walking.

This is an easy way to get more steps that are already built into your day.

— Dan Go (@FitFounder) June 20, 2023

3. Walking after meals

Great habits come with a trigger to action.

Getting a walk in after your meal helps improve digestion, takes you away from the dinner table & can act as a way to connect with your friends and loved ones.

— Dan Go (@FitFounder) June 20, 2023

4. Schedule your walks

If you live & die by your calendar then you need to set aside time.

Put these in red, make it so you're out of the office & schedule at least 2 to 3 per day.

Doing this will decrease stress, increase creativity & give you a nice break in the day.

— Dan Go (@FitFounder) June 20, 2023

Walking is one of the most underrated activities you could do for your body.

You were born to move and not doing so is a detriment to your health.

If you're getting less than 4000 steps a day aim to get at least 2000 more than you are right now by using the systems provided.

— Dan Go (@FitFounder) June 20, 2023

Walking is a highly underrated activity. It will improve your physical health, mental health, longevity, creativity & focus.

Use the 4 methods above to get more steps in.

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— Dan Go (@FitFounder) June 20, 2023