26/10/2025
Do you really need 10,000 steps per day? The research says no!
On average, 7,000 is closer to what the research says we need for health. In fact, one study showed that as little as 4,000 steps per day can have a significant benefit on brain function.
Another study showed that as few as 2,600 steps per day can have benefits for our cardiovascular system and reduce risk of early death.
So, don’t feel bad if you can’t get to 10,000 steps per day. Life is busy! Lots of things keep us from walking that far, just try to get in what you can, and know that even a couple thousand steps not only count, but that each step forward is keeping you healthy!