There are many ways to remain fit and healthy, but few are as simple, safe and accessible as walking.
Whatever your workout plan looks like (heck, even if you don’t have one) getting a certain amount of steps in every day can do wonders for your overall health and conditioning.
It’s long been noted by healthcare professionals that an average adult should set the goal of taking around 10,000 steps a day if they want to reap the health benefits of walking. There is of course some wiggle room there, but 10,000 is the generally accepted standard for adults to ensure they’re active.
The CDC cite one study as stating that for adults younger than 60, the risk of premature death leveled off at about 8,000 to 10,000 steps per day. For adults 60 and older, meanwhile, the risk of premature death leveled off at about 6,000 to 8,000 steps per day.
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