Wellness While Walking 264. The Step Count Trap: Are We Chasing Numbers or Actual Health? #microsteps + More!
Is it time to re-think your step count goals or habit? Let’s run your ideal number of daily steps past 7 considerations to see where you step sweet spot is. We’ve spoken about all or nothing thinking. Let’s combat it by considering how walking fits in our overall healthy lifestyle goals with an open mind that’s guided equally by science and knowing ourselves!
LET’S TALK THE WALK!
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RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links)
HOW MANY STEPS ARE ENOUGH + #microwalking
- WWW Ep. 26: 10,000 Steps: Myth or Mandate?
- WWW Ep. 91: Now We Might Need 7,000 Steps??
- WWW Ep. 261: Counting Steps, Muscle Pairs + Mindset Reminders(discussion of how life happens in front of us/lots of forward movement)
- The Hadza: Last of the First (documentary movie/where to stream it)
- WWW Ep. 109: A Bit on the Hadza Tribe
HOW TO RATE AND REVIEW WELLNESS WHILE WALKING
How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on Your iOS Device
1. Open Apple Podcast App (purple app icon that says Podcasts).
2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”
3. Search for “Wellness While Walking”
4. Click on the SHOW, not the episode.
5. Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” section
6. Click on “Write a Review” (if you don’t see that option, click on “See All” first)
7. Then you will be able to rate the show on a five-star scale (5 is highest rating) and write a review!
8. Thank you! I so appreciate this!
How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on a Computer
1. Visit Wellness While Walking page on Apple Podcasts in your web browser (search for Apple Podcasts or click here) https://www.apple.com/apple-podcasts/
2. Click on “Listen on Apple Podcasts” or “Open the App”
3. This will open Apple Podcasts and put in search bar at top left “Wellness While Walking”
4. This should bring you to the show, not a particular episode – click on the show’s artwork
5. Scroll down until you see “Rating and Reviews”
6. Click on “See All” all the way to the right, near the Ratings and Review Section and its bar chart
7. To leave a written review, please click on “Write a Review”
8. You’ll be able to leave a review, along with a title for it, plus you’ll be able to rate the show on the 5-star scale (with 5 being the highest rating)
9. Thank you so very much!!
OTHER APPS WHERE RATINGS OR REVIEWS ARE POSSIBLE
Spotify
Goodpods
Overcast (if you star certain episodes, or every one, that will help others find the show) Castbox
Podcast Addict
Podchaser
Podbean
HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING
- Tell a friend or family member about Wellness While Walking, maybe while you’re walking together or lamenting not feeling 100%
- Follow up with a quick text with more info, as noted below! (My favorite is pod.link/walking because it works with all the apps!)
- Screenshot a favorite episode playing on your phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email!
- Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media
- Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media
- Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media
- Tell your pal about the Wellness While Walking website
- Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : )
DISCLAIMER
Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking.
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