Fitness
You don’t have to hit 10,000 steps a day.
Its one reason why aiming for10,000 steps a dayis so popular.
Compared to walking 10,000 steps a day or even8,000 this challenge is a lot more doable.
And thats why its already racked up over1.2 million viewson TikTok.
Heres what to know.
Thats the beauty of this challenge: Its completely customizable.
According to Thompson, this walking challenge is so popular because its accessible, approachable, and totally achievable.
Not to mention, any amount ofwalking is good for you.
The 50-mile challenge can be a great way to motivate yourself to walk more, Thomspon adds.
Setting a goal is always a great driver and it allows you to track your progress over time.
The most important aspect of any fitness challenge is that its enjoyable and sustainable.
Studies referenced:
Lee, IM.
(2008).The importance of walking to public health.
Med Sci Sports Exerc.
(2010).Walking: the first steps in cardiovascular disease prevention.
Sources:
Ellen Thompson, a NASM-certified personal trainer withBlink Fitness
This article was originally published onAug.
source: www.bustle.com
