Some people might have movement built into their jobs, but even those of us who spend our workdays in front of a computer can add steps to our routine to enjoy the health benefits.For a 160-pound woman of average height, walking 10,000 steps burns about 450 calories. A 190-pound man of average height burns about 590 calories walking the same amount.

For a 160-pound woman of average height, walking 10,000 steps burns about 450 calories. A 190-pound man of average height burns about 590 calories walking the same amount.Sound like a lot? Even adding 2,000 steps (or about a mile) to your daily activity and cutting 100 calories from your diet can ward off the 1 to 3 pounds most Americans gain every year, according to America On the Move, a nonprofit that encourages physical activity.

Sound like a lot? Even adding 2,000 steps (or about a mile) to your daily activity and cutting 100 calories from your diet can ward off the 1 to 3 pounds most Americans gain every year, according to America On the Move, a nonprofit that encourages physical activity.Invest in a pedometer - it will encourage you to rack up steps - and find creative ways to get moving. Walk the kids to school; stroll over to talk to a co-worker instead of sending an e-mail; and skip the drive-through and go inside.

Invest in a pedometer - it will encourage you to rack up steps - and find creative ways to get moving. Walk the kids to school; stroll over to talk to a co-worker instead of sending an e-mail; and skip the drive-through and go inside.- Jessica Belasco, San Antonio Express-News

- Jessica Belasco, San Antonio Express-News