Why are daily step targets so important?
Aiming for a daily step target helps to increase your daily NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis). A common target to aim for is 10,000 steps per day. But why is this important?
Here are 7 reasons to have a daily step target👣
▪️1) During periods of dieting, it’s natural to want to move less. You’re consuming fewer calories which mean you can have less energy. A daily step target ensures you keep your NEAT levels up, which is an important factor in your weight loss.
▫️2) 10,000 steps for most people will be an increase on their previous number of steps per day. This means that there is an increase in cardiovascular and pulmonary (heart and lung) use, which can be an important factor to reducing the risk of illnesses such as heart disease.
▪️3) 10,000 steps is a performance based task. It’s a tangible goal. Achieving 10,000 sets daily, for some people, could be the only achievement they have that day. However, this is one more achievement that they were experiencing before. This can have a positive impact on their daily motivation and mental health.
▫️4) Having a step target can provide a purpose and daily motivation. It can also give something to do and help alleviate boredom. Some people will choose do achieve their extra steps by going on daily walks.
▪️5) Walking is something anyone can do. This means even if you have children, you could take them this with. Which has a positive impact on them by getting them in the habit of being active.
▫️6) In the modern world which is full of technology and sedentary lifestyles (little or not physical activity), going outside to walk to achieve your daily steps target can help get you outside and enjoying the freedom of the outdoors.
▪️7) Being outdoors can improve your mood, increase your energy, boost your immune system and increase vitamins D levels.
Why not try implementing a daily step target into your life for a week and see how you feel?
