Do I have too many rest days in my exercise routine?

Q. Good Morning, and thanks for reading this.

I always strive to hit at least 10000 steps per day, whether I am at work, or on one of my days off (I carry a pedometer around with me to keep track of this).

However - is it ok to have two consecutive days where I don't reach my target?

Currently I work four days on / four days off - when I am at work, I will always take a 30min Power Walk during the day for exercise, and on my days off I am either out walking, or if the weather isn't too good then I'll be in the Gym (Using the treadmill / cross trainer / bike).

On average, when I meet my step target for the day I have normally done around 12000 - 13000 steps.

However - I work nightshifts - and for two consecutive days I don't get to hit my target of 10000 steps - basically is this ok, seeing as I am exercising on six days out of eight?

Thanks for reading this!

Kind Regards


Alex

Glasgow, Scotland

Answer
i think if you don't hit 10000 steps that isn't good, because everyone is supposed to hit 10000 a day whether youre trying to lose weight or not.

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