Walking 10,000 steps a day aids weight loss, boosts mood, and enhances heart health. Learn why it's key for a vibrant, healthy life.

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? We're going to cut right to the chase: Logistically speaking, 10,000 steps a ...

For starters, you don’t have to hit five digits to see benefits.

Researchers say that 10,000 steps may not be needed for “better health.” A recent study found that 7,000 steps a day may be enough to boost wellbeing. Experts explain the findings and how walking may ...

The Texas Heart Institute says health benefits begin at around 2,500 steps a day, with the rate of mortality declining steadily until patients hit 7,500 steps a day. “We believe that the right step ...

There are approximately 2,000 steps in one mile. Learn the factors that influence how many steps we take — and why taking more steps per mile may be healthier. Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our ...

You may not need as many steps as you thought. Ten thousand steps per day has been widely recommended as the standard benchmark for physical activity — but a new study suggests that just 7,000 could ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. The more you walk, the ...

The 10,000-step benchmark started as a marketing strategy for a 1960s Japanese pedometer, not a medical recommendation. Research now shows health gains can start with far fewer steps — as low as 2,500 ...