Think 10,000 steps a day is impossible? This fitness coach shares 30 creative ways to make it happen

With demanding work schedules, endless errands, and family responsibilities, squeezing in 10,000 steps a day can feel like climbing a mountain. But for fitness coach and influencer Liza Marie Pasquale, the journey of a thousand miles (or steps) began with a single habit. 

After shedding 140 pounds by walking daily, she’s now helping others do the same, proving that small steps can lead to massive transformation.

One Step at a Time: Liza’s Secret to Weight Loss

Liza’s Instagram video, now widely shared, reveals how committing to 10,000 steps a day helped her lose 30 pounds in just three months. “I tried everything and failed until I started small,” she explains. “Walking became the first habit I stacked, and it changed everything.” Her message is clear: start small, stay consistent, and results will come.

30 Creative Ways to Hit 10K Steps Without a Gym

You don’t need a treadmill or long treks to get your steps in. Liza lists 30 simple, practical ways to move more throughout your day:

•    Take a morning mile
•    Walk while waiting to pick up your kid
•    Add a 5-min walk post-workout
•    Pace while on phone calls
•    Take a lunch break walk
•    Walk after dinner
•    Move between workout sets
•    Use the furthest bathroom
•    Set hourly walk reminders
•    Stroll while cooking
•    Walk while brushing your teeth
•    Invest in a walking pad
•    Walk while watching TV
•    Park further away
•    Walk kids to school
•    Take a coffee walk with a friend
•    Run errands during lunch
•    Walk to a coworker instead of emailing
•    Clean your house
•    Mow the lawn
•    Vacuum
•    Get a dog
•    Get off transit a stop early
•    Walk while waiting at appointments
•    Always take the stairs
•    Have a dance party
•    Skip the drive-thru—walk in
•    Walk to pick up takeout
•    Join a Step Bet challenge
•    Jump rope for 5 minutes (1,000 steps!)

From Intent to Impact

Liza’s advice isn’t just about walking, it’s about reclaiming control of your health, one small change at a time. So if 10,000 steps seems impossible, remember: your everyday life is already full of opportunities to move. You just need to take the first step.