Turns out that advice was…well,kind of a myth.
We’re not saying that walking isn’t beneficial.
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There are decades of research backing up thebenefits of walkingfor cardiovascular health, mobility, longevity, and more.
But the 10,000 steps a day idea likely originatesfrom an old marketing campaign, not any sound scientific evidence.
Likely a lot less than you think.
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This isn’t to say that walking more than that is bad for you, says Arthur.
But research seems to show that after a certain step count, the benefits you enjoy start to plateau.
Pushing yourself to 10,000 steps (aka walking for a whopping 100 minutes a day) may be unnecessary.
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And if you could dosome of it uphill, the more the better.
Read more:Secret Tricks for Walking for Exercise, According to Walking Specialists.
It’s more sustainable, Arthur says, to level up your walking time slowly.
Tim Liu, C.S.C.S., CSCS
If you walked for 10 minutes today, try going for 11 or 12 minutes tomorrow.
“Focus on progress over perfection,” he says, and just do what you might.
The fact remains that any amount of walking is good for your health.
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