I walk 5 miles every day without leaving the house — here’s how I do it

A woman walking on the WalkingPad Z1 wearing Hoka running shoes photographed in front of a blue background. .

There is nothing I love more than getting outside with an iced coffee in hand and going for a hike. Whether it’s a short walk on the beachfront or a long trail through a national park, I am there and getting my steps in.

Walking every day is a great way to boost your metabolism and improve your cardiovascular health; I consciously try to hit 10,000 steps each day. But as someone who works a desk job, I know how hard that can be. When all your brain power has been used at your computer, finding the energy to get out into the world can feel like a chore.