Get your steps in
with shopping
Get your steps in and your shopping done?
Now that’s a healthy win-win!
RETHINK HEALTY
Get Your Steps In With Shopping
28 November 2025
3 mins read
3 mins read
Get your steps in
We all know we should get our steps in every day but between work, family, and the never-ending to-do list, finding the time and energy to walk just for exercise doesn’t always happen.
Your weekend trips to the supermarket or shopping mall can totally help you hit your step goals minus the sweat, hassle, or waking up early just to go for a walk!
Even if you’re just browsing, your heart gets going and your body gets moving —all without trying too hard.
Ready to give it a go?
Here are some easy ways to step it up.
#1
10,000 steps?
That’s just a number
We’ve all heard the “10,000 steps a day” rule. But research shows that even 7,000 to 8,000 steps a day can make a real difference, lowering the risk of early death by up to 70% in middle-aged adults*. So don’t stress about the number. Just walk. Every step counts.
*https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(25)00164-1/fulltext
#2
Grocery run = great workout!
Park further, walk every aisle twice, carry your shopping bags… before you know it, your grocery trip turns into a walking session, giving you up to 2,000 to 3,000 steps.
#3
Skip the lift
Walk up the escalator or take the stairs. It’s a great and easy way to turn your shopping trip into a mini cardio boost.
#4
Pick up the pace
Serious about getting those steps in? Turn your casual stroll into a power walk. This gets your heart rate up enough to boost your fitness but not leave you breathless.
#5
Walk, don’t drive
If the supermarket or mall is within walking distance, ditch the car and walk the 10 minutes there instead. That’s a solid way to boost your step count... and your health!
All it takes is one small step at a time
to Rethink Healthy for a
Healthier, Longer, Better Life.
Now, let’s pick up that shopping list and start walking!
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