Here’s What Walking 20,000 Steps a Day Did to This Guy’s Physical and Mental State

Craig Benzine has taken on all kinds of month-long challenges before, including giving up caffeine, sugar, and alcohol to see what kind of effect it has on his health. In a new video, he commits to doing more physical activity each day: specifically, walking 20,000 steps. “I work at home, I edit video. If I don’t actively seek out ways to be active, I’m just not going to be,” he says. The first thing he realized, just a day or two into the challenge, is exactly how long it takes to cover 20,000 steps worth of walking. “Four hours of walking really cuts into your day, doesn’t it,” he says. “The morning is the best, because it’s not so hot yet.” Benzine weighed in at 177 pounds to begin with, and gained 2 pounds in those early days, which he puts down to his body retaining water as it adjusts to his new exercise regime. And it was not long before he then started to notice some non-physical, mindful benefits to his new habit. [View in Browser]( [Runner's World Logo]( [SHOP]( [RW+ EXCLUSIVE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [Here’s What Walking 20,000 Steps a Day Did to This Guy’s Physical and Mental State]( [Here’s What Walking 20,000 Steps a Day Did to This Guy’s Physical and Mental State]( Craig Benzine has taken on all kinds of month-long challenges before, including giving up caffeine, sugar, and alcohol to see what kind of effect it has on his health. In a new video, he commits to doing more physical activity each day: specifically, walking 20,000 steps. “I work at home, I edit video. If I don’t actively seek out ways to be active, I’m just not going to be,” he says. The first thing he realized, just a day or two into the challenge, is exactly how long it takes to cover 20,000 steps worth of walking. “Four hours of walking really cuts into your day, doesn’t it,” he says. “The morning is the best, because it’s not so hot yet.” Benzine weighed in at 177 pounds to begin with, and gained 2 pounds in those early days, which he puts down to his body retaining water as it adjusts to his new exercise regime. And it was not long before he then started to notice some non-physical, mindful benefits to his new habit. [Read More](   [Snag These Adorable Pink Running Shoes from Allbirds Before They Sell Out]( [Snag These Adorable Pink Running Shoes from Allbirds Before They Sell Out]( The beloved brand has teamed up with Lindsay Lohan to release these adorable new runners—and they're so fetch. [Read More](   [This Best-Selling Massage Gun Is Nearly 70% Off on Amazon Now]( [This Best-Selling Massage Gun Is Nearly 70% Off on Amazon Now]( Shop now and save a whopping $170—but act fast because this deal won't last. [Read More](     [These Waterproof Headphones Are the Perfect Running Accessory]( [These Waterproof Headphones Are the Perfect Running Accessory]( Quality waterproof headphones ensure that you can jam out to music, tune into a podcast, or take calls all while logging miles. [Read More](   [Increase Total-Body Strength With This Dumbbell Push Workout]( [Increase Total-Body Strength With This Dumbbell Push Workout]( Challenge everything from your chest to your core to your legs with these exercises. [Read More](   [A Community Effort to Rebuild LA High's Track]( [A Community Effort to Rebuild LA High's Track]( The track is rundown and the locker room is unusable at Southern California's oldest public school. Some are trying to change that. [Read More](     RUNNER'S WORLD SHOP The Latest from the RW Collection [Shop Now]( [Shop Now]( [Shop Now](   [Win the Hike the Grand Canyon Giveaway ($2,450 Value)!]( Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice/Notice at Collection]( RunnersWorld.com ©2022 Hearst Magazines, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019