An Ignoble Experiment: Here's how many steps you need to get a day

2023/03/24

Here's how many steps you need to get a day

March 24, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER

Good morning and happy Friday! We've got a time-saving take on classic lasagna and a spine-stretching twist to help make your weekend even more amazing.

Walking Challenge

Today's Workout

Today's workout is a 20-minute walk. Don't forget to stretch afterwards. Keeping your muscles limber can go a long way in reducing post-workout aches and help your body recover from working out. Plus, this spinal twist is great for relieving low back pain and it feels great!

Try this spinal twist:

Sit down with both legs extended out in front of you.
Bend your right knee, crossing it over your left leg.
Begin twisting to your right, placing your right hand on the floor behind you. Place your left arm on the outside of your right leg for support while twisting.

Hold for about 30 seconds then switch to the other side.

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Your Meal Plan

Today's Plan

It's hard to fit in the time-consuming task of layering lasagna. With this Baked Broken Lasagna with Spinach, you get all the great flavor of this classic dish without a lot of fuss. Just dump your ingredients in a pan for this fuss-free version that tastes like the real deal. Serve with a side salad.

Here's your meal plan for today:

Avocado, Spinach and EggBreakfast Tacos with Black Beans| Caprese Caesar Wrap| Snack | Baked Broken Lasagna with Spinach with Salad

See something you don't like? Swap it with another recipe in your weekly plan.

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Here's how many steps you need to get in a day

According to a new study, most us of us are walking less than we did before the pandemic. That's not great news. Here's why and what you can do about it.

"...an active lifestyle decreases the risk of many chronic conditions,"Dr. Lawrence Phillips, an associate professor of medicine and medical director of outpatient cardiology at NYU Langone Health in New York, told TODAY.com. "The more you do, the lower the risk of developing conditions like sleep apnea and obesity."

A lot of folks have heard the rumor that you have to get 10,000 steps a day to see any health benefits. But that's just not true.

In fact, some experts say that 8,000 to 9,000 steps a day could be enough for most people. And it's possible you might need even less. Check out our expert tips on how to figure out how many steps you need and how to up your walking game if you need to.

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