Have you ever heard of House Walking?
House Walking: The benefits of a House Walk
Do you know when you Google the word “walking” and look at the images that very very few images are of people walking inside? While you might find a few of people striding through an airport, hardly any can be found of people walking in a home.
Why is that do you think? Probably because people think of walking as an exercise and most people agree that exercise that involves forward movement is best done outside.
House Walking was created by me (and apparently many others after a quick Google search). It is the activity of walking in your house (or apartment stairwell, garage or office building hallway). Essentially, what you do is try to gain extra steps throughout your day by sneaking them in where you can.
Top 10 reasons why you should be House Walking
- House Walking (or any kind of casual walking) burns about 2 calories/minute so 10 minutes of casual walking burns 20 calories or 120 cal/hour.
- You can House Walk any time of day
- You can House Walk while talking to someone on the phone
- You can watch a movie on your smart device and House Walk
- Folding laundry is a great way to get in House Walking by folding a few pieces and then delivering them to the user’s room (repeat, repeat, repeat)
- If you live in an apartment with a covered or enclosed hallway, this is another great place to House Walk
- A garage can provide and excellent place for House Walking.
- House Walking can be done for as long or short or period as necessary
- House Walking can help you reach your overall “Step” goals without heading to a gym or a track
- House Walking can be broken up throughout the day, even 10 minutes an hour will add to your health
Get more ideas of what you can do in 10 minutes
What is your best use of 10 minutes for a healthier life? Why not attend a Health Fair and find out great ways to improve your health?
On October 10, 2015, Walmart is hosting America’s Biggest Health Fair to promote healthy lifestyles! Psst…you can get free health screenings, health insurance education, product demonstrations and gift bags at a Walmart store near you this Saturday!
Focus on 10 Minutes on 10/10!
Hey now, some people have less time than others, so instead of trying to tackle health goals that require a lot of time, effort and will power – focus on what you can do in just 10 minutes to get you started. Walmart wants to help you make your life healthier, in just 10 minutes.
Why not visit America’s Biggest Health Fair on 10/10 at your local Walmart store? You can even take a picture at the fair and tag it with #just10 #WMT and post it to Instagram.
Locate a Walmart near you to attend Ameria’s Biggest Health Fair
I use my personal stair master (otherwise known as the stairs going upstairs).
I’ve been doing housewalking for years but never knew it was a “thing” or had a name!
Great idea! Being disabled and not able to get out as often, I could put some of these ideas to use!
I love this idea. You can do it at anytime and weather.
I love this idea! I never really thought about this before, but this is great when the weather is bad! This can also be a good idea of you don’t feel safe walking alone or when its dark. I will definitely start thinking differently about walking in my home!
I have mobility issues, and I can walk only a few steps. So “house walking” is something that I do often. I try to get up and walk a few steps during every commercial break. This keeps me moving. Even if only a couple steps. I love that Walmart is doing the health fair. I think it is a great way for them to show they care. Well done Walmart.
Walking is my favorite exercise.
What a great idea! I’m always worrying about how I can get my steps in.
I tried something like this before, but all the walking around made my dog nervous! lol
i walk 8 mile or more a day for the dogs in am and then i do the house work and then the yard work
I never really thought about housewalking before ! That would be a good way for me to get my steps in.
This is a fabulous idea to get me going! I can do this 10 minutes at a time….
I totally house walk. I didn’t know it had a term. It feels so much more legitimate now!
Any little bit of exercise can have a good payoff! It’s important to stay active!
That is a great idea! It is an awesome way to keep moving instead of spending the day sitting on the couch!
I tend to pace while I am on the phone. I guess that is a great house walking event.
I like the idea of house walking. I sometimes have a problem with uneven terrain and even floors would definitely solve that problem.
I need to start house walking. It would be a great way to get those extra steps in every day. It is a great idea.
I did not realize house walking was something a lot of other people did. I have a path in my house i like to try to speed walk while i am on the phone. I started doing it in the winter as a way to get some energy out.
Such a great idea! I can really sink into the couch some days and its such a bad habit!! With winter coming I should really be trying to do this house walking more!!!