Walking more is one of the simplest ways to build fitness and improve your physical and mental health. You don’t need any special equipment, you can do it from your front door and it doesn’t cost anything. Win win win!
With the weather warming up, now’s a brilliant time to head outdoors and get some extra steps in – and we’ve got a fun new challenge for you. Together, we’re walking around the world and seeing how many landmarks we can reach along the way!
Download and print your step challenge (PDF) here
Your walk, your way
It doesn’t matter how long it takes you to reach a landmark. At Slimming World, we encourage you to get active at your own pace.
If you use a wheelchair or would rather run, swim or cycle, you can still take part using the equivalent distances below:
600 steps/0.4km/0.25 miles
Reach the top of the Tokyo Tower in Japan 🗼
1,700 steps/1.2km/0.75 miles
Tackle the pitch at Wembley Stadium, London ⚽
3,400 steps/2.4km/1.5 miles
Stride over the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco 🌉
5,000 steps/3.5km/2.2 miles
Lap the Grand Prix circuit in Monaco 🏁
12,500 steps/8.8km/5.5 miles
Master 18 holes at St Andrews golf course, Scotland⛳
15,000 steps/10.6km/6.6 miles
Stroll through Central Park, New York 🌳
25,000 steps/17.7km/11 miles
Trek up Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania ⛰
42,000 steps/29.7km/18.5 miles
Cross the Channel from Dover to Calais 🌊
53,000 steps/37.5km/23.3 miles
Hike the Grand Canyon in Arizona 🌵
58,000 steps/41km/25.5 miles
Conquer Mount Everest on the border of China and Nepal 🥾
68,000 steps/48.2km/30 miles
Explore Lake Garda in Italy ⛵
Why is increasing your steps important?
Being active benefits your health and weight loss in so many brilliant ways, including:
- better sleep
- improved mental health
- reduced risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers
- stronger bones and muscles, which will keep you mobile and robust as you age
- maintaining your weight loss in the long term
Ready to take the next step?
Join Slimming World to take part in a member-exclusive step challenge that will take you all the way from Super Starter (1,000 steps) to The Magic Million (1,000,000 steps) – with mini motivation-boosters along the way. Members can track their progress in the Slimming World Planner (Fitbit and Apple Health users can connect their accounts), and they can work towards Body Magic activity awards – plus improved health and a sustainable weight loss!
