November Fitness Challenge

This November, step your way to better health! Join the YMCA’s 30-Day Turkey Trot Fitness Challenge and aim to walk 10,000 steps every day. By the end of November, you’ll have walked roughly 300,000 steps—that’s over 140 miles! Keep up your walking routine into December and beyond for lasting health and happiness. Head over to our YMCA Mobile App to get started on the Challenge and track your progress.

Need some fun ideas to get your steps in? Use these 30 fun ideas to stay motivated and make your steps count all month long.

30 Ways to Hit 10K Steps

1. Start your morning with a brisk walk or treadmill session.
2. Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
3. Walk laps around the track or gym between workouts.
4. March in place during TV commercials.
5. Park farther away from entrances.
6. Walk while talking on the phone.
7. Go for a lunchtime walk outdoors.
8. Turn chores into a step workout—cleaning counts!
9. Invite a friend for a walking coffee catch-up.
10. Join a Group Fitness or Zumba class at your YMCA.
11. Explore a local park or trail on the weekend.
12. Walk your dog—or volunteer to walk a neighbor’s!
13. Take a post-dinner family walk.
14. Walk laps while waiting for appointments or practices to end.
15. Shop in person and take extra laps around the store.
16. Use the treadmill or indoor track when it’s cold outside.
17. Dance around your living room—every step counts!
18. Walk to your errands if they’re nearby instead of driving.
19. Get steps in during halftime or commercial breaks.
20. Do a walking meditation or gratitude walk.
21. Turn your steps into a friendly challenge with a buddy.
22. Take a walking tour of your YMCA—visit every area!
23. Plan a scenic weekend hike or nature walk.
24. Host your own “mini Turkey Trot” with family or friends.
25. Try pacing during your favorite podcast or audiobook.
26. Take short 5-minute movement breaks every hour.
27. Use your grocery trip to add a few extra aisles of walking.
28. Stroll through your neighborhood and enjoy fall colors.
29. Join a community walk or Turkey Trot 5K event.
30. Celebrate the end of the challenge with a long, relaxing walk and reflect on your progress!

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Before beginning any exercise program, please consult your physician. Participate at your own pace and stop if you experience pain, dizziness, or shortness of breath.