The ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) recommends at least 10,000 steps every day to improve health and reduce your risk of chronic disease.

10,000 steps/day = approx 5 miles

There are several ways to track your steps through your smartphone apps or a regular tracker.

6 Simple Ways to Increase Your Step Count Throughout the Day

1. Play a Sport such as Basketball or Soccer

(about 100-200 steps/min depending on sport)

2. Take a Lunch Break Walk and Enjoy the Outdoors

(3mph walking = about 100 steps/min)

3. Use a Study Break Walking Laps up and down stairs

(about 90 steps/min)

4. Grab your Flashcards and Study on the Treadmill

(4mph walking = about 152 steps/min)

5. Clean your dorm/house

(about 78 steps/min)

6. Jog the long way to the gym and use it as your warm-up!

(about 156 steps/min)