Hitting the daily step goal is a big part of most people\u2019s Fitbit experience. The number is front and center when you look at the mobile app dashboard and it\u2019s easily viewed on most devices, making it super easy to check your progress throughout the day. But coming up with a step goal and reaching it are two different things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For most people, it takes effort to hit a step goal every day (if it feels pretty easy to you, consider increasing it!). Some days it just doesn\u2019t happen \u2014 maybe you had to work through lunch so you didn\u2019t get those extra 400 steps in, or the bus stopped right in front of you and it was just too tempting to hitch a ride instead of walking. In an effort to help Fitbit users squeeze in those steps no matter how hectic the day, we recently asked our community to share their top tips for hitting that all-important goal. Keep reading to discover how the Fitbit community makes sure they get their steps in every single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. MAKE THE WALKS ENTERTAINING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I won\u2019t let myself watch my favorite TV shows unless I am on the treadmill.\u201d\u2014 Elissa<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cJog in place while binge watching Netflix.\u201d\u2014 Jill M.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I play video games while walking on the treadmill.\u201d\u2014 AshleyRose1<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201dI found funny podcasts and audiobooks have helped a lot \u2014 they make walking \u2018me time\u2019 as well.\u201d\u2014 Lissa B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. EMBRACE HOUSEHOLD CHORES AS A WAY TO GET IN STEPS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cPut the laundry basket on the other side of the room. I have to walk back to the basket to get more clothes to wash or fold.\u201d\u2014 Gwen F.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhen taking a phone call, walk around. You don\u2019t even notice you\u2019re getting steps. While doing laundry I walk around the island during the folding process.\u201d\u2014 Melissa S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIf I have two items to take upstairs, I take two trips.\u201d\u2014 Jen T.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. PARK FURTHER AWAY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWalk to a restaurant more than a block away for lunch or coffee. Don\u2019t choose the closest Starbucks, go to the next one.\u201d\u2014 Waynette C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI park as far from the front door of work as possible. Unless it\u2019s snowing!\u201d\u2014 Hailee L.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. USE THE BATHROOM ON ANOTHER FLOOR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI use the ladies room on the first floor at work all the while taking the long way around the building and down 3 flights of steps. It really adds up fast!\u201d\u2014 Dawnie G.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAt work I go all the way around the floor to go to the bathroom, even though it\u2019s just 30 to 40 steps away. Doing a full circle of the floor adds steps. Also, sometimes I go to another floor to use their bathroom to get some stairs in \ud83e\udd23.\u201d\u2014 Harleen K.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. BREAK YOUR STEPS UP THROUGHOUT THE DAY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201dInstead of committing to one large walk before my work day, I break it into three 25-minute walks\u2013one after each meal. Doing shorter walks gives me less excuses \ud83d\ude01.\u201d\u2014 Heather J.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI try to take short breaks during work (morning, lunch, and evening) so that I can go on walks with my coworkers.\u201d\u2014 Raisa T.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201dMy goal of 30,000 steps is met every day by walking before work , at lunch, and again in the evening. Breaking it to three workouts a day helps so much!\u201d \u2014Scarlett O.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. CREATE YOUR OWN LONG WALKS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMy class is a 10-minute walk from my building if I walk on campus, but instead, I take a route around campus to and from class, which is 40 minutes each way!\u201d\u2014 Rachel T.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMy Mom and I go to the local mall and walk around inside. We do three to four miles!\u201d\u2014 Carrie G.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7. WALK THE DOG<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI layer up and grab the pups! Michigan winters are so cold, but about five minutes in I\u2019m warmed up! The brisk air is actually really refreshing.\u201d \u2014Shannon J.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI take my dog on an extra lap around the neighborhood every time he goes out to pee.\u201d \u2014Cherice H.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8. TAKE PART IN FITBIT CHALLENGES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI have to give credit to one my Fitbit friends who organizes some wonderful challenges that make walking fun! I\u2019ve doubled my steps thanks to the motivation and accountability.\u201d \u2014Elle<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201dWhat really gets me going is the talking back and forth on the Fitbit challenges with my Fitbit family. I love that they get me going no matter what!\u201d \u2014Jackie 5555<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9. IF YOU\u2019VE GOT KIDS, PLAY GAMES!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201dMy toddler loves riding his bike around town. I put him on his bike and walk behind him until he\u2019s tired, then carry him home if he won\u2019t ride the bike the rest of the way. So far we have reached a max of 3.5 miles without interruptions or stops. I always turn on my tracker when we go so I can record where we went and how long we took.\u201d \u2014Samantha L.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI have a three-year-old. I \u201crace\u201d with him to parks near our house, and I follow him around there. I also start games of tag and hide and seek with him at home all of the time.\u201d \u2014Kevin U.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Blog post taken from Fitbit’s official website. Available from: <\/p>\n\n\n\n