Ever wondered: how to up your step count? Having been working from home for the past five years, where my "commute" to the office involves walking from one room to another, my step count - or sometimes lack of - is something I think about daily. But with May being National Walking Month (and the sun deciding to shine), you could say that there’s never been a better time to head outside into the great outdoors.
It will come as no surprise to hear there are many (many) benefits of walking. For example, a 2023 article found that walking can result in increased aerobic fitness, decreased body weight and a lower body mass index (BMI). Research has also shown that putting one foot in front of the other can improve adults’ moods, sense of optimism, and mental well-being, while mitigating stress and anxiety.
