Do You Really Need to Get 10,000 Steps per Day?

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Alex Rivera

Alex Rivera is a productivity coach and mindfulness advocate who helps busy professionals create balanced, fulfilling routines.

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I am an Art Director and I am lucky enough to work from home. I absolutely love working from home – I get to eat food from my fridge, stay in my comfies, and snuggle my kitties any time I want during the day. It’s the best!

The only thing that I struggle with is how sedentary my day to day naturally is. My work takes all my attention, so hours and hours pass while I sit at my computer, craning my neck and the screen. Sometimes I go hours without moving or drinking water. Then I wonder why I have a cracking headache!

I know getting steps in is incredibly good for your short and long-term health. A quick Google search proves the numerous unequivocal health benefits of walking daily (source: Harvard Health Publishing):

  • Counteracts the effects of weight-promoting genes.
  • Helps tame a sweet tooth.
  • Reduces the risk of developing breast cancer.
  • Eases joint pain.
  • Boosts immune function.

Despite this, I have the hardest time motivating myself to get more than 3,000 steps.





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