Here's Why You Should "House Walk" Every Day

“Walking is a man’s best medicine.” — Hippocrates

I’m Walkin’ on Sunshine, Woahhh

And I Feel Good!

“Walking is a man’s best medicine.” — Hippocrates

I’m Walkin’ on Sunshine, Woahhh

And I Feel Good!

“Walking is a man’s best medicine.” — Hippocrates

I’m Walkin’ on Sunshine, Woahhh

And I Feel Good!

Katrina and the Waves knew what they were talking about when they wrote the hit "Walking on Sunshine." It inspires us to put on our walking shoes and get outdoors.

But it's time to improvise when we have these hot summer days and muggy heat waves. Instead of heading to the trails, let's turn up the radio and jam out at home!

Housewalking is today's solution to the heat of September! Don't wash away all the benefits of walking just because of a gross heat wave. Keep your body strong and your muscles moving so you can live life on YOUR terms! And that's the Positive Aging way!

1. Do what you love

If you despise running and someone tells you to run 30 minutes daily, will you do it?

I don't care what program I have on the television to distract me; I'm not stepping on a treadmill.

1. Do what you love

If you despise running and someone tells you to run 30 minutes daily, will you do it?

I don't care what program I have on the television to distract me; I'm not stepping on a treadmill.

But, if you tell me hiking is my workout, I'm grabbing my best friend and climbing the hills of our local nature center.

What matters is you are moving and getting your heart rate up for short periods throughout the week.

So if you love Tai Chi, sign up for a class! Would you rather dance to Elvis while cleaning the house?

Go for it! If you enjoy your activity, you are far more likely to continue. Take this as your permission slip to do what you love.

Instead of heading to the trails, let's turn up the radio and jam out at home!

Housewalking is today's solution to the heat of September! Don't wash away all the benefits of walking just because of a gross heat wave.

Keep your body strong and your muscles moving so you can live life on YOUR terms! And that's the Positive Aging way!

Let’s talk about how to housewalk.

Housewalking involves one main component: your home.

Your home is more than a place to rest your head - it is also your ticket to getting steps in!

Our homes are all different: some large, some small, some with many steps, and some with none. Whatever your situation - make it work for you!

If you have a large home, walking back and forth down long hallways racks up the steps.

Let’s talk about how to housewalk.

Housewalking involves one main component: your home.

Your home is more than a place to rest your head - it is also your ticket to getting steps in!

A full range of motion in hips and shoulders will keep you flexible, nimble and strong. A daily routine for simple stretching or a 10-minute yoga is all you need. Healthy joints increase coordination and balance.

How are your lungs doin’? All daily movements improve your cardio-respiratory endurance. Which basically means - the more you move, the more you increase your lung capacity…

Which in turn, allows you to move more. Your lungs are like the fuel station for your body. Healthy lungs = more endurance. This means you can conquer anything!

Let’s talk about how to housewalk.

Housewalking involves one main component: your home.

Your home is more than a place to rest your head - it is also your ticket to getting steps in!

Our homes are all different: some large, some small, some with many steps, and some with none. Whatever your situation - make it work for you!

If you have a large home, walking back and forth down long hallways racks up the steps. Complete chores throughout the house, but alternating sides, so you must continue to walk back and forth.

In a smaller home, walk short spurts and pause to march in place. Put on your favorite TV program, movie, or even talk on the phone. This passing of time makes stationary marching more enjoyable.

Our homes are all different: some large, some small, some with many steps, and some with none. Whatever your situation - make it work for you!

If you have a large home, walking back and forth down long hallways racks up the steps. Complete chores throughout the house, but alternating sides, so you must continue to walk back and forth.

In a smaller home, walk short spurts and pause to march in place. Put on your favorite TV program, movie, or even talk on the phone. This passing of time makes stationary marching more enjoyable.

But is housewalking really that good for us?

Simply put - yes. Nothing says walking only counts if we are out of the house.

Moving faster or adding steps bumps up the intensity of your housewalk. Higher intensity means faster results.

Suppose you are moving from a lifestyle of sitting to movement. In that case, housewalking gives you a comfortable and safe place to build up your stamina. Some sites even show walking in place can burn up to 129 calories for 30 minutes!

And it still counts if you only want to move during the commercial breaks! After an hour-long show, you can burn up to 148 calories.

From sleeping better to reducing menopause symptoms, walking has enormous health benefits. And that isn't even counting the happy hormones released with exercise!

But is housewalking really that good for us?

Simply put - yes. Nothing says walking only counts if we are out of the house.

Moving faster or adding steps bumps up the intensity of your housewalk. Higher intensity means faster results.

Suppose you are moving from a lifestyle of sitting to movement. In that case, housewalking gives you a comfortable and safe place to build up your stamina.

Some sites even show walking in place can burn up to 129 calories for 30 minutes!

And it still counts if you only want to move during the commercial breaks! After an hour-long show, you can burn up to 148 calories.

From sleeping better to reducing menopause symptoms, walking has enormous health benefits. And that isn't even counting the happy hormones released with exercise!

How about some tips for housewalking?

1. Sneak in your steps with some intentional inefficiency. When bringing in groceries, take many trips instead of loading up your arms with the most bags. Bring one bag at a time, forcing yourself to walk back and forth multiple times. Bonus if you have stairs!

2. A step tracker such as the Apple Health app on iPhones, FitBits, or even a pedometer is useful in motivating you to hit a specific step count. Make goals and log your steps. Remember to reward yourself when you hit your goal.

3. Stairs add variety to your walking. If you can throw stairs into your walk, you'll get a challenge and extra cardio! Start with one or two stairs and add more as you get stronger.

4. Call a friend to catch up while you walk! Chatting while you walk is a surefire way to pass the time. The perk is closer relationships and a long overdue gab-session.

5. Invest in a good pair of walking shoes to support your joints, arches, and overall form. The rest is up to you! If you want a treadmill or to strap on wrist weights for extra strength training - go for it. Remember, make it fun and easy to keep motivated.

Get a move on!

It doesn't matter how big your home is or how many breaks you take; just get your body moving!

Make intentional trips for laundry and groceries. Put frequently used items in another room from where they are needed.

Create step-goals and reward systems for walking. Recruit a friend and create a Step-Count Challenge!

And then be prepared to watch your health improve almost effortlessly with housewalking.

Long Live, Positive Agers!

It is one thing to live… it is another to live happy and healthy.

Part of our disposition comes from genetics… but it is not all genetics. Much of how we feel is controlled by moving our bodies.

Let your feel-good hormones out to play, all while getting stronger and having more energy.

Then, add protecting your body with a dash of memory-making, and you have the perfect recipe for Positive Aging Longevity.

And you deserve your body to feel like the beautiful woman we see on the outside. Cheers to you, Positive Aging, and Exercise for Longevity!

But is housewalking really that good for us?

Simply put - yes. Nothing says walking only counts if we are out of the house.

Moving faster or adding steps bumps up the intensity of your housewalk. Higher intensity means faster results.

And it still counts if you only want to move during the commercial breaks! After an hour-long show, you can burn up to 148 calories.

From sleeping better to reducing menopause symptoms, walking has enormous health benefits. And that isn't even counting the happy hormones released with exercise!

How about some tips for housewalking?

3. Stairs add variety to your walking. If you can throw stairs into your walk, you'll get a challenge and extra cardio! Start with one or two stairs and add more as you get stronger.

4. Call a friend to catch up while you walk! Chatting while you walk is a surefire way to pass the time. The perk is closer relationships and a long overdue gab-session.

Get a move on!

It doesn't matter how big your home is or how many breaks you take; just get your body moving!

Make intentional trips for laundry and groceries. Put frequently used items in another room from where they are needed.

Create step-goals and reward systems for walking. Recruit a friend and create a Step-Count Challenge!

And then be prepared to watch your health improve almost effortlessly with housewalking.

And then, rain or shine, heat or cold, muggy or bitter - you can still feel like you're Walkin' on Sunshine! Cheers to Positive Aging and Housewalking!

3. Stairs add variety to your walking. If you can throw stairs into your walk, you'll get a challenge and extra cardio! Start with one or two stairs and add more as you get stronger.

4. Call a friend to catch up while you walk! Chatting while you walk is a surefire way to pass the time. The perk is closer relationships and a long overdue gab-session.

Get a move on!

It doesn't matter how big your home is or how many breaks you take; just get your body moving! Make intentional trips for laundry and groceries.

Put frequently used items in another room from where they are needed.

Create step-goals and reward systems for walking. Recruit a friend and create a Step-Count Challenge!

And then be prepared to watch your health improve almost effortlessly with housewalking.

And then, rain or shine, heat or cold, muggy or bitter - you can still feel like you're Walkin' on Sunshine! Cheers to Positive Aging and Housewalking!