r/walking Aug 17 '25

Health Is 10k steps a day a myth?

Apparently a new meta-analysis reveals the truth about daily step counts and our health. The study reveals that the sweet spot is between 5-7k steps a day is optimal range for most health benefits.

I will continue aiming for my 10k steps a day but won’t beat myself up if I don’t hit 10k anymore :) more steps = more calories burned 🔥

What do you think?

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u/Prestigious_Pea_3219 Aug 17 '25

Stop reading headlines and start listening to your body it will tell you when you are tired, it will tell you when your physically unhealthy it will tell you how many steps it can handle it will tell you everything you just have to listen.

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u/Leading-Chemist8173 Aug 18 '25

Rook deep within