Don’t Underestimate the Power of Steps: Why Walking More Really Does Make a Difference

Okay, real talk.

We love a good gym session. We love a sweaty strength workout. But let me ask you this:

When’s the last time you celebrated a walk around the block like you crushed leg day?

Probably never — but honestly, you should.Because those “boring little steps” are one of the most powerful (and free!) tools in your fat-loss toolkit.

I’m Izzy Lukec, PT and nutritionist in Cobham, and I’m here to officially hype up walking like it’s the unsung hero it is.No lunges. No burpees. Just... walking. Let’s go 👟

🚶‍♀️ Wait... Steps Actually Do Something?

Oh yes, they do. While we’re all out here obsessing over our macros and hitting PBs in the gym, we’re often missing the massive impact of what we do the other 23 hours of the day.

Enter: NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis).That’s the science-y name for all the calories you burn just living your life — like walking, cleaning, fidgeting, dancing in the kitchen... you get the idea.

And guess what the easiest, most effective NEAT-booster is? Steps.

🔥 Why Steps = Secret Fat-Loss Weapon

• They burn calories without feeling like a workout

• They keep your metabolism ticking between sessions

• They reduce stress (hi, cortisol!)

• They help manage blood sugar and cravings

• They don’t require Lycra, gym fear, or showering after (bonus)

It’s literally the low-effort, high-payoff move your fitness routine is missing.

🧠 Your Brain Loves Walking Too

This isn’t just about fat loss, either. Ever gone for a walk and come back feeling like a whole new woman? That’s not random.

Walking clears your head, boosts your mood, and makes you feel a bit more like you’ve got your life together — even if you're still wearing mismatched socks and carrying 3 half-drunk coffees around.

🎯 How to Sneak in More Steps (Without Making It Weird)

1. Take your phone calls on the move — yes, pacing counts.

2. Park at the back of the car park (not because you’re virtuous — just pretend you're avoiding trolley dings).

3. Walk while you scroll TikTok or Instagram — now it's fitness.

4. Morning or evening “hot girl walks” — headphones in, main character energy ON.

5. Turn your step count into a friendly competition — just don't fight your smartwatch when it buzzes.

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💡 Realistic Step Goals?

Don’t worry — this isn’t a 20k-a-day cult.

If you’re getting 7,000–10,000 steps most days, you’re already winning.And if that feels far off? Start with more than you’re doing now. Build it up. Dance in your kitchen. Do loops in the garden. It all counts.

💬 Final Thoughts

So no, walking won’t make you shredded overnight. But it will help you feel better, burn more, and show up stronger in your workouts (and life).

Plus — you can do it with a coffee in hand, in sunglasses, pretending you're on a podcast.

Steps are sexy. Get stepping.

💬 Call to Action:

👉 Want a fat-loss plan that doesn’t require running yourself into the ground? Contact me and I’ll help you lift heavy, eat well, and walk your way to real results.

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