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If you don’t feel like exercising vigorously or stepping out in the summer, you are not alone. Exercising for long hours can put you at risk of dehydration and heat stroke. It is important to keep yourself well hydrated with water and adequate electrolytes before, during and after exercising during the scorching heat. If you like walking, walking 10,000 steps a day is a good way to stay physically fit during the summer season. (Also read | The Taste With Veer: Will weight loss drugs kill the diet business?)
Indoor walking can help you achieve your fitness goals within your home, workplace or other indoor setting. You can do it even when you are on vacation or just walking around the neighborhood mall. All you have to do is count your steps and make it your routine.
Walking 10,000 steps not only helps you achieve your fitness goals, but it can also benefit mental health. Depending on your weight, walking 10,000 steps a day burns 250 to 600 calories. According to a Stanford University study, walking opens the mind and helps ideas flow. According to several studies, regular walking also reduces the risk of heart attack
Indoor walking: how to hit 10,000 steps during a heatwave
According to Sonia Bakshi, nutritionist and founder of DTF, here are 6 creative ways to hit your daily 10,000 steps during the summer.
1. Zumba class: Online aerobics or Zumba classes are a great way to have fun, get your heart rate up, get your steps in, and lose weight.
2. Take a walk around your house: Take a walk in your house, apartment or office building. Make it a habit to take a 10-minute walk after breakfast, lunch and dinner in the house/office. This will not only help digestion but will also keep all stomach related problems at bay. You can also set a timer and take a few minutes of walk every hour to keep yourself active throughout the day.
3. Go shopping: Visit a nearby shopping mall or store to stroll the aisles. Many malls offer special walking programs for those wishing to exercise indoors. Enjoy window shopping when you step inside.
4. Household chores, Get some steps in while you complete your to-do list. Vacuuming, mopping, or cleaning can help increase your step count while also keeping your living space clean and organized—two birds with one stone.
5. Climb the stairs: If you have access to stairs, climbing stairs is a good exercise for heart health and gets you sweating as well as increasing the number of steps you take.
6. Take a walk while watching TV: If space is limited, simply walk or march in place while watching TV, talking on the phone, or listening to music or a podcast. You can also use a step-tracking app or pedometer to keep track.
Challenge yourself to gradually increase your step count by setting goals each day or week, and find activities you enjoy so that walking indoors can be fun.
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