🚨 The one lifestyle change that could SAVE your life: Increase your steps to 8000+ per day.
The stats shared by @draditinerurkar are pretty damning. People who sit the least have…
112% higher risk of diabetes
147% higher risk of heart disease
90% higher risk of death from heart disease
50% higher all cause mortality risk overall
😬 That’s a lot of stuff you probably want to avoid, right?
Well taking action is easier than you might think. Here’s how you could fit 8000 steps into a busy day:
🚙 Park 5 mins walk away from work/school drop off = 1000 steps
👟 Take a 15 min walk around the block on your lunch = 1500 steps
⏰ Get up every hour at work and move for 5 mins = 1000 steps
📞 Pace the room/yard whilst on the phone for 15 mins = 1500 steps
🧹 20 mins of vigorous housework or yardwork = 2000 steps
⚽️ Play ball with the kids/dog for 15 mins = 1000 steps
And if you have the time or ability to get out for an actual planned walk - even better!
YOU can change the course of your l...
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