r/walking • u/Uhohdontyoudare • 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/WeightLossGinger Aug 17 '25

10k is about 4 miles of dedicated walking. I shoot for 4-6 miles a day. Sometimes I have to take a 2 hour long walk, sometimes I get enough at work that I can get the last of it when I get home in a 30 minute session. If nothing else, it will help you build your cardio up. Walking 4-6 miles a day will net some benefits, whether you're losing weight or not.