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On the Tenth Day of Wellness...12 Days of Wellness
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On the tenth day of wellness...you knew this was coming, but try to walk 10,000 steps on this day. If you already do this much, try adding 1000 more steps. If this number is too high for various reasons try to walk one half of the recommended 10, 000 steps today. Walking 10,000 steps a day has been shown to be a good step towards increasing physical fitness and decrease risk for heart disease and diabetes.
10,00 steps may seem like a lot of walking, but many of you may already be walking this far each day. However try to take the long way around and get in some extra steps within your regular daily activities at home, at work and while doing errands. If possible during this busy holiday season, take a break and consider a brisk walk with your family, friends, or your dog…or all of the above! Don't forget those days of shopping when your walking all over the place...that counts too!
Activity for Today: The weather outside today may or may not limit your outdoor activity a bit, but try and take a walk during your break, or try taking a longer route while conducting your business today at work. You may even think about going to the mall and walking there, whichever path you take remember the goal today is to reach 10,000 steps.
Mark on your Calendar: How many steps you get today (or one of the days this weekend). If you don't have a step counter, don't worry just write down the day that you think you walked the most.
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