I walk quite a bit. Every time I go to the bathroom I walk there. Just kidding!
I work in an office, which should normally be a very sedentary job, but there’s actually quite a bit of walking involved every day. From the covered parking garage, I have to walk thorough several large buildings that are interconnected to form our campus. There are elevators, stairs, and even an escalator to aid my travel, but I usually hit at least one or two staircases, and I always walk on the escalator when it’s empty. I’m not sure of the exact number of steps, but it’s a pretty long trip to my office on the third floor, and I make this hike at least four times a day because I go home for lunch. I also go in every day, rather than telecommuting, because I don’t have that option as a manger. Telecommuting can be dangerously sedentary if you don’t plan to include exercise in your daily regimen.
All this walking does take some getting used to, but I’ve come to appreciate the exercise, and it’s really a beautiful set of buildings downtown. Everyone who visits complements the architectural design and aesthetic beauty of the campus. Various paintings and other art, many from students, also line most of the walls of the buildings, giving it a pleasant and artistic vibe.
Aside from the walking at work, I also often stroll downtown to local restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. This is also usually a pleasant walk, as the downtown area is maintained very well. I see people taking pictures every time I walk around. You hardly even notice you are getting your steps in, as it feels so leisurely.
Do you do a lot of walking? Do you have a sedentary job? How do you blend exercise into your daily routine? Let me know in the comments, and please remember to like, share, and subscribe!
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