Counting Your Steps? Explore These Activity Options

There isn’t a true magic number of daily steps to keep healthy: Simply being active is the key. So, if you’re wondering how to get in your steps, here’s a comparison of some simple — and not-so-simple — options. Note that your actual number of steps will vary depending on your pace and stride length.

20 minutes of vacuuming
= 1,500 steps

1-mile walk
with a friend
= 2,000 steps 

Zumba or
dance class
= 4,000 steps

5-mile walk with your dog
= 10,000 steps

Ultimate Frisbee or soccer game
= 12,000 steps

Marathon
= 31,000 steps

Leadville Trail
100 Run
= 190,000 steps