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Sam Hopes

I've been walking 5K every day to boost my metabolism and build mental stamina — here's why I don't count steps

Man walking outside .

Walking is a free and accessible way to increase your step count, spend time outdoors, get into nature and improve various components of fitness. So why is it then, that so many of us struggle to clock up the daily steps?

The simple answer — we’re busy, and we happen to be right in the middle of winter as we start the new year, which means walking outdoors might feel less inviting than, say, walking on one of the best treadmills for home workouts.

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