r/walking

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I have been a die hard Vans wearer for about 20 years. But I am now in my mid 30s, and these dogs are BARKING! Would love some walking shoe recommendations! Something with good support and comfortable to wear for hours on end

Hi everyone

I usually average between 7,000 and 12,000 steps per day, but I've never been able to consistently reach 20,000 steps.

No matter how hard I try, I seem to fall short.

For those of you who regularly hit 20k steps

How do you fit them into your day?

How long does it usually take you?

Any habits or tricks that helped you stay consistent?

I'd appreciate any advice.

I'm a big fan of walking. However, i don't always have a place to have a walk, especially summer holidays. (Personal reasons)

I was wondering if i can walk at home, kinda like circling the same space within my house, and whether it can also be beneficial for losing weight and overall health.

I'm pretty sure i won't get dizzy as the space isn't THAT small.

I'd love to know your answers, i really wanna walk my legs and move around.

Thaks in advance!

edit: i think i should mention that im currently unable to buy a walking pad. I will get one, but i can't for now unfortunately.

i LOVE walking. have loved it all my life and recently over the last few years have made 10-15k steps (sometimes 20) a regular part of my daily routine, and it’s done wonders for my fitness journey/stamina, mental health and eating disorder recovery, and soul. it’s just amazing walking around especially in the summer seeing all the beautiful flowers, the people, i love walking in the rain too.

however, my achilles tendinitis just started flaring up again suddenly. i did ballet as a teenager and developed the tendinitis first then, i went to PT and was instructed to leave it alone and do ice baths to help flares, so that’s exactly what i’m doing right now. it’s so disheartening because walking is such a special and important part of my day but i know resting is priority so i can get back to it without making my injury worse. im kind of a dummy sometimes and i felt it starting to hurt yesterday but kept up with my long walk anyways, and now it’s definitely worse today. i regret it.

so, besides ice baths, rest, and elevation, does anyone have any good tips for rehabbing this? definitely NOT asking for medical advice as i am already diagnosed and realize this is reddit, just wondering if there are any stretches etc that worked well for people, and would also love to know about anyone’s experience with it

I seem to go through sneakers relatively fast. Bought a pair from New Balance in March and they are already quite worn. I get about 12-13k steps a day.

Looking for something durable and comfortable

does walking 15k steps genuinely make you lose weight to the point of being worth it. Going on these walks everyday is taking up so much of my time and I am so miserable but it is the only way i feel i am allowed to eat.?! if I were to stop would it make me gain weight quicker?