On 1 June 2024, I made a decision that has (and I know this sounds dramatic) quietly changed my life. That decision was to take a month off drinking alcohol.

I’m rarely in the mood to exercise. Dragging myself to the gym or for a run often feels like the hardest part. But I never regret it.

If you’d like to join me in feeling the benefits of walking more before the end of the year, here are seven ways to boost your step count.