The 10,000-step benchmark is widely considered by fitness enthusiasts as an indicator linked to better overall fitness, improved stamina, and weight management.
However, amid busy schedules, many people struggle to meet this daily target.
To address this, the coach has suggested that simple lifestyle tweaks and consistent movement habits can make it easier to reach the goal.
Sharing her tips, fitness coach Reet Kaur wrote on Instagram: “To hit 10,000 steps at home in 65 mins, you need to average around 167 steps per minute.”
She also shared a structured indoor workout routine on her page.
How to make it happen?
Warm-Up (5 minutes | ~500 steps)
March in place
Arm swings with light side steps
Gradually increase pace to activate muscles
Main Workout (50 minutes, 9,000–10,500 steps total)
Experts recommend alternating movements every 5–10 minutes to maintain intensity and avoid fatigue:
High-Knee Marching / Jog in Place (5–10 mins, 1,200–1,500 steps)
Maintain rhythm, engage core, and pump arms for maximum calorie burn
Step-Ups on Stair/Chair (5 mins, 600–800 steps)
Alternate legs continuously to build lower-body strength
Dance / Zumba Freestyle (10 mins, 1,500+ steps)
Fast-paced music helps sustain natural movement and boosts endurance
Walk & Lunge Combo (5 mins,500 steps)
Walk forward with periodic lunges to activate glutes and thighs
Side Steps + Skater Jumps (5 mins, 800 steps)
Lateral movement improves coordination and cardiovascular output
Stair Climbing or Power March Intervals (10 mins, 2,000 steps)
High-intensity bursts significantly increase step count efficiency
Cool Down (5 minutes)
Slow walking
Deep breathing exercises
Full-body stretching to reduce muscle stiffness