New Year’s Resolution: 5 Hacks to Meet 10,000 Steps a Day Goal

It’s official!  You’re the proud owner of shiny new fitness tracker as part of your New Year’s Resolution to walk 10,000 steps a day. Sure, you can hit that number when it’s gym day, but it can be a bit more difficult on your off days. This hurdle can be overcome by making a few little changes in your daily routine.

Why are 10,000 steps the magic number? Turns out the American Heart Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have endorsed this number to help keep you fit and active enough to fight off many diseases and potential health risks. You don't have to act like a robot and hit this goal all at once every day. However, once you find you’ve reached your goal regularly, it becomes a habit.

Here are a few ideas to help make small changes and help you get those steps in:

As residents of Southern California, we have walking weather all year round, so grab your sneakers (and your spouse, friend, children, dog…) and take advantage of our wonderful weather to meet your 2020 healthy resolutions.