There are some people who believe that if you walk 10,000 steps per day, you can become very healthy. In today’s world, you may not walk a lot. You may go from your home, to the car, and then into your office, where you sit down at a desk. Even if you think that you walk a lot, once you start tracking your steps on a pedometer, you may be shocked to see how little you actually move on any given day.

Get into the habit of checking your steps either on your phone, Apple Watch, Fit Bit, or a good old-fashioned pedometer. Once you begin to pay attention to how much you move, you’ll see just how far away from 10,000 steps you are. Trying to achieve more steps in your day becomes almost like a game. Parking farther away, taking the stairs, and taking a walk around the block will all contribute to your overall score. The more you aim for that goal, the healthier you will become.