"Hitting a daily step count is a popular way of increasing fitness levels in day-to-day life in a low-impact, safe and free way. While the jury's out on the precise number a 2023 study showed that between 7,000 and 8,000 was the sweet spot for lowering the risk of disease and premature death 10k is still burned into common consciousness as the magic number to aim for."
"'And NEVER fall below it,' Koeslag stresses. 'I aim for 10K steps each day. If I haven't hit it by the end of the night, I don't sit down until I do. I like keeping promises I make to myself.' She normally breaks that up by going for a 'one hour walk to get in a good chunk of those steps' and then doing the rest 'through incremental movement'."
Hitting a daily step count offers a low-impact, safe, free way to boost fitness and reduce disease risk. A 2023 study found 7,000–8,000 steps daily lowered risks, while 10,000 steps remains a common goal. A desk worker can reach 10k by setting a non-negotiable minimum, taking a one-hour walk for a large portion of steps, and adding incremental movement throughout the day. Small actions include walking around the house, pacing during phone calls, using stairs, parking farther away, or getting off transit earlier. Office movement improves blood flow, cognitive function, and creativity.
Read at www.menshealth.com
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