Ever had that feeling of being in control of something, like your pedometer steps, and then ‘life’ gets in the way? Say you normally go to the gym at 6.30 am as its the only time you can fit it in. Something happens, or you just can’t get yourself out of bed, and you miss it. That’s it for that day. which is OK because it is normal to have a few mishaps which affect your schedule, unless you fall into that downward spiral where it can seem bigger than it is.
This is where a commitment to exercise can add to the pressure and keep us focused. Independence is great because the only one who can get you exercising the rest of your life is you but an independent person chooses the companions and systems which most help him or her to succeed.
When you participate in a group event that is put together with compatible goals in mind, there is an energy and synergy which can lift you over hurdles and remind you of the bright side of what you are doing. Far better than needing to persuade a loved one!
Walking every day is fabulous. It is something I really look forward to, and gives me a buzz, when I get the combination right. When I do it just enough to reach my goal pedometer steps, it acts as a catalyst then I am motivated and energized to do other things that day!
Your exercise program should add to your overall activity not be a substitute for it. For women with busy family commitments, the tiredness from starting a new exercise program, often becomes an excuse for not participating. The activity based 10000 steps a day weight loss program excels in this instance providing a format for individual needs to be met.
Pedometer steps counting is an exercise tool which perfectly suits men by taking the focus off weight loss, or health issues, and onto increasing the number of steps walked over time. This challenges and stimulates their competitive nature in a good way.
There is a freedom when joining a group especially designed to help reach a shared goal. Structure enough to achieve, freedom to meet your own schedule-
Pedals & Pedometer Steps
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A quick walk around the block early in the morning is a great way to start the day and get your pedometer steps off and running. It should wake up your mind and body which is what we all need for a fun filled and refreshing day. Often inspiration will hit, as the peace and isolation of early mornings allows lots of clear thinking.This is also a great way to plan for pedometer steps later in the day. Perhaps a walk to the coffee shop or lunch place, pick up the kids, to the bank and to pick up the newspaper.
Just as a long drive to work can be an advantage- use this time to transition from home to work, partition home and family problems in a “later” file, review your mental ‘to do’ list for today’s duties- so a walk before work or other commitments which will benefit from forethought (and what doesn’t?) can do the same. The walk can act as a switch, alerting your brain that you are now seriously intending to get busy.
In the past it may have been that first cup of coffee or tea, a ciggie, reading the newspaper, etc. These are all transition rituals which allow your brain to switch from one mode of response to another. Now that you are a pedometer steps person it can be a short starter walk.
This doesn’t mean giving up pleasurable habits unless they get in the way of your well being. It is better to have a number of positive triggers which allow you easy phasing into and out of particular mind modes which best suit different tasks. For instance if today is to be a hands on creative day then relaxing, preparing my right brain for success helps me be ready straight away. This saves time.
Walking can be one of these positive triggers for you. It has additional advantages by adding to your pedometer steps count.
In these small walks much time can be saved by combining tasks.
Enjoy the challenge of finding the way to walk 10,000 steps and achieve more than ever in any one day, every day.
A new life awaits,
Pedals & Pedometer Steps
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Intensifying your workout with pedometer steps is easy.
The benefit of doing high intensity exercises is that it increases the calorie burn and this is the attraction of the more extreme exercise sessions that dominate weight loss exercise since TV’s The Biggest Loser has become so popular. Calories burned must be greater than calories consumed for the weight loss to begin. The higher the calories burned the more weight lost.
In light of my last post where I point out that for weight loss to be effective over the long term i.e. the results last, the every day for a lifetime approach is more likely successful than a cramming effort reminiscent of school exams.
Having said that I do not mean that pedometer steps is limited to low intensity calorie burn spread out daily. There is a lot of positive effect in the strategic use of high intensity exercise.
For most people continued active living results in effective ongoing weight management after weight loss, therefore this needs to be established as a normal routine in your life. For this to happen it requires a consistent process done often enough to become a pleasure and desirable activity.
When enthusiasm for the desired results (quick weight loss) over rides ignorance about the level of activity then failure can often result. If you are not normally active then taking on exercise without finding your limits first can cause overload and giving up.
Measured use, and enjoyment of high intensity exercise, is a great way to stay in shape and increase the variety and options in addition to pedometer steps counting.
If you do want to try some fancy high energy program then:
1. prepare for it-find out what physical stressors are likely, and build up stamina, particular muscles to be used, and prepare by training in these areas.
2. alternatively take the class or do the event at a slow pace, gradually increasing until your fitness reaches the desired level i.e. over several sessions.
3. add high intensity to your pedometer steps by- walking hills; carrying weights (groceries in either hands are good); walking faster in sections by taking smaller steps more quickly (do not lengthen your stride); walk longer; add stairs; carry a child!
Many more options exist to make pedometer steps and other exercise a delightful, varied, favorite activity in a healthy lifestyle.
Sincerely yours,
Pedals & Pedometer Steps
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