Walking is great for your health and the more you walk the easier it becomes to create a healthy habit of physical activity. Logging your walks can keep you accountable and help you see your progress. For example, by keeping track of your routine you may notice that a walking route that used to take you 30 minutes currently takes 25 minutes. Now that’s encouraging!
These days tracking your walking progress could not be easier. There are many ways to record your walking journey. Here are a few options to get you started:
1. Walking Apps. If you have a smartphone, there’s a high chance you already have a built-in walking tracker on your phone to count your steps. There are also dozens of fitness apps that will log your walking, such as Strava, MapMyWalk, and Nike Run Club. These apps are free to use and download but you can pay for upgrades if you’d like. Some of these apps also allow you to interact with other walkers in your community.
2. Pedometer. A pedometer, or step-tracker, is a device that keeps track of your steps. For around $10, you can find a pedometer that clips to your belt or one that can be worn like a watch. Smartwatch-style pedometers, such as Fitbit and Apple Watch, are more expensive but can also sync with apps on your phone to set walking goals and monitor your heart rate.
3. Walking Journal. Many people prefer to manually log their walking progress. You can set walking goals, make notes on how intense the walk was, or even how far you traveled. The fun thing about walking journals is that you can add details to them that you may not be able to add on a phone app or pedometer.
Download a free weekly walking log below and start tracking your walks today!