Walking is an activity that’s relatively accessible to most people, without needing any equipment or unique skills, and is an effective exercise. Your health is important and you have to actively care for it to reduce your risk for heart diseases, lower stress and anxiety levels, put yourself in a better mood, and more. Here are five tips you can use to make daily walking a habit.
Set goals
Set realistic goals that you can achieve to keep yourself motivated and not feel like walking is a chore. Start simple, like walking at least 20 minutes around your neighborhood, condo gardens, or a nearby park every day, and then gradually set bigger goals that you want to achieve.
Walk instead of riding
If you are going to school or work, or getting groceries, consider walking to get to where you need to be, or even just part of your commute. It’s easy to achieve this when you live in a condo that’s near key locations like Rivelle Tampines. This can help you get your exercise in and give your mood a boost.
Take a different route
Instead of going your normal route, where you have already seen everything, take a new and perhaps longer one. The unfamiliar surroundings will add variety when you walk outside, as you see new things to make the experience fun instead of the ones you usually see when you take your normal walking path.
Walk with a partner
Make the experience fun by inviting a friend or family member during your walks. This can improve your bond and develop a better relationship with them. Having a partner to do it with you makes walking a fun activity because you have someone to talk to and share your achievements.
Use a wearable tracker
You can track how many steps you have taken when you have a smartwatch or a wearable activity tracker. It gathers data on your steps, calories burned, and will let you know if you have reached your daily goal.