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How many steps you should be doing a day, with real number 'surprising' many


Published on 2024-12-18 08:23:17 - MSN
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  • The number of steps have long been touted as the goal for people to hit every day in a bid to stay healthy and keep fit

The article from MSN discusses the optimal number of daily steps for health benefits, revealing that the commonly cited goal of 10,000 steps might not be universally applicable. Research suggests that health benefits can be achieved with fewer steps, with studies indicating that as few as 2,600 to 2,800 steps per day can reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. For significant health improvements, around 7,000 steps are recommended, but the benefits plateau after about 10,000 steps. The article also highlights that the intensity of walking matters; brisk walking can offer more health benefits than a leisurely pace. Furthermore, individual factors like age, fitness level, and health conditions should influence personal step goals, suggesting that a tailored approach to step counts could be more beneficial than a one-size-fits-all number.

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