Achieving the 10,000-steps-a-day benchmark has become a common fitness goaland for good reason.

This contributes to weight loss and weight management.

“You also maintain proper posture while walking, which engages the core muscles,” says Garcia.

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One of the greatest things about walking 10K steps a day?

It’s one of the simplest forms of physical activity someone can do.

“It requires no training or special equipment, and it can be done anywhere,” Garcia notes.

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