Join us this STEPtember for

Falls Prevention Awareness Month!

All September long, we're lacing up our shoes to celebrate active living and falls prevention! Whether you prefer a solo stroll, walking with friends, or joining a local group, this STEPtember challenge can fit any lifestyle.

Every step matters! From doing chores to dancing, it all counts. Need a way to track your steps? We've got you covered with easy tips, even if you don't have a pedometer!

Can walking really help prevent falls?

YES! There are numerous benefits to walking for all age groups, but it's especially beneficial to older adults. Check out this National Council on Aging video and learn how walking can improve your physical, mental and emotional health.

STEPtember Resources

Not sure how to start your walking journey? We’ve got you covered!

Build small walks into your daily routine—like walking to the mailbox, pacing during phone calls, grocery shopping, or taking an evening stroll through your neighborhood. Over time, these small steps can add up to big gains!

You don’t need to walk for miles to make a difference—short bouts of walking throughout the day can be just as beneficial. Even 5 to 10 minutes at a time helps improve circulation, loosen stiff joints, and activate key muscle groups that support balance and mobility.

If you don’t have a pedometer, no problem! Try out the Activity to Step Calculator or the Minutes in Motion conversation chart to easily keep track of your steps.

Common Step Conversions

Lifestyle Activities

🧽 Cleaning the house or garage for 30 minutes: 3,030 steps 

🛒 Grocery shopping for 20 minutes: 1,340 steps 

🧼 Hand wash and dry dishes for 10 minutes: 720 steps 

🧺 Hanging laundry on the line for 15 minutes: 1,080 steps 

💐 Light gardening for 30 minutes: 3,480 steps 

🧹 Vacuum house for 10 minutes: 940 steps

Exercise Activities

🚲Bicycling leisurely for an hour: 6,960 steps 

🚶 Brisk walk for 30 minutes: 3,660 steps 

💃🏻Dancing lively for an hour: 7,860 steps 

🚶Hiking for an hour: 10,320 steps 

🧘 Light yoga for 30 minutes: 1,350 steps 

🏋️ Moderate weight lifting for 20 minutes: 1,740 steps

Sports Activities

🏀Basketball game for 30 minute: 7,260 steps 

⛳Golf for an hour: 7,860 steps 

🎾Playing tennis for 30 minutes: 6,960 steps