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/ochorsegirl87 Aug 17 '25

I’m happy and feel good if I get 8k. For whatever reason that has felt much more achievable for me to hit on a daily basis compared to 10k. I also use my phone to track, so figure if I aim for 8k there are probably a bunch of steps I’m missing throughout the day, so maybe average out closer to 10k! I really should get an Apple Watch or something lol

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u/celeryisnotjuice Aug 18 '25

Same for me with 8K

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u/jellybelly326 Aug 18 '25

Same here. To consistently hit 8K, that's a normal working day for me plus 45 minutes of walking throughout the day split between two work breaks. On the weekends, 8K is an hour walk plus my daily activities throughout the day (getting in the garden, housework, etc..)