Published 17:00 IST, April 8th 2020

10,000 steps a day: Simple hacks to cover your workout routine without doing an exercise

If you are not getting enough time to exercise amid COVID-19 lockdown, here are some hacks you can follow to complete 10,000 steps in a day without exercise.

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Before we all got cooped into our homes due to Coronavirus outbreak, most of us h a planned schedule for a workout eir post or amid work. Many people have habit of completing 10,000 steps per day as part of ir fitness regime. w that many amongst us have turned lethargic, here are some easy hacks to maintain 10,000 steps a day routine without doing a proper exercise. 

Hacks to complete 10,000 steps a day without exercising

Dancing

Dancing is best way to complete your 10,000 steps a day without exercising. All you need to do is, channelise your inner spirits, turn on  music and groove to beats of your favourite songs. With this, you are freeing your muscles and also rejuvenating yourself. With every move, counts your step that indulges in an activity of staying fit at home amid lockdown. 

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Watch your Netflix episodes while walking

Many of us are glued to screens all day binge-watching our favourite shows on Netflix. Rar than turning into a couch potato, make it a habit of taking small strolls in house while watching web shows. With this, you are sure to dive into your favourite show and you may t realize how easily your 10,000 steps a day will be covered. 

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Broom and mop your room every day 

lockdown has taken a toll on daily lives of people. While everyone is quarantined at home, most likely, your maid also is practising social distancing and t paying regular visits. Here's time. Do t let dust settle and do your house brooming and mopping al by yourself. Indulge in habit of keeping your house clean which involves self-exercise too. 

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Walk while scrolling through social media

Social media is one of things that keeps you enthralled amid COVID-19 quarantine. Inste of a workout at home, you can walk while scrolling through social media on phone. With this, you can contribute to your 10,000 steps a day as per routine.

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Prepare some appetizing dishes

Here's time to t only stay indoors and contain spre of Coronavirus, but also time to take good care of health. Google a new simple recipe every day and dish out some time to prepare scrumptious food in kitchen. With this activity, you can cover a few steps and also reduce time you spend sitting on sofa. 

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17:00 IST, April 8th 2020