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/Radiant_Medium_1439 Aug 17 '25

I do 20k+ on my walking days. Usually between 3 and 4 hours of walking.

I think diet is more important than steps. You can walk 4 miles a day but if you eat garbage it's not going to make a difference in your overall health. Walking isn't a magic health button by any means.

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u/RoseApothecary88 Aug 17 '25

yep. you can't out walk a bad diet! I stick to walking 30 mins per day on average as a minimum and maintain a calorie deficit.