8 Little Things That'll Make You Want to Walk EVERYWHERE

It's easier to stroll to and from the office unencumbered if your work-appropriate tote bag doubles as a backpack — and especially if it comes with a removable, washable drawstring sack to keep extra shoes separate from your essentials. This Lolë Lily Tote Bag does both. $120, Lolewomen.com

Use your jaunt to expand your mind, find inspiration or just have a great laugh: all it takes is an addictive (and free!) podcast at the ready. NPR's Fresh Air host Terri Gross is famous for thought-provoking interviews with interesting people, and the hosts of Call Your Girlfriend discuss news, culture, technology and issues that affect women, from a funny-and-feminist perspective.

If your everyday chic-and-casual flats also happen to be supportive, breathable walking shoes, you're ready to ramble whenever the mood (or a pretty trail) appears. Clarks Cloud Steppers fit the bill. $85, ClarksUSA.com

While there's no "official" rule about how much fluid you should take in daily, the National Institute of Heath suggests between 91 and 125 ounces. Filling a 32-ounce water bottle three times daily is a no-brainer way to ensure you're getting enough. We like the fun and bright Clean Bottle, with a bottom that unscrews for easier cleaning. Starting at $9, cleanbottle.com

As cute as the sock-free look can be, it's also a recipe for sweaty feet and (uh oh!) blisters. Low-profile socks give your tootsies the best of both worlds. Try this Nike Dri-Fit pair. $18, Nike.com

Using a pedometer or activity tracker can be a great way to motivate you to move more — in fact, a Consumer Electronics Association study found that 87% of tracker users say the devices prompt them to be more active. Even better if your tracker checks your heart rate, so you can gauge how hard you're working: the Good Housekeeping Institute is a fan of the Fitbit chargeHR. $150, Fitbit.com

Truth time: some snack bars contain so many calories and fat grams that they could count as a meal on their own. Opt for a walk-fueling snack made with simple, whole ingredients, like KIND Healthy Grains Bars in Popped Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt.

You don't have to be a runner to get amazing cardiovascular exercise from pounding the pavement — walking can lower your risk for high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes as much as running can, according to a study in the American Heart Association journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology.