Want to optimize those 10,000 (or fewer) steps? Walk faster, sit less
Monday, October 17, 2016 - 05:21
in Health & Medicine
That popular daily target of 10,000 steps is a worthwhile goal, but a new study suggests that if you find that unattainable, don't despair - a smaller number, especially at moderate or greater intensity, can lead to health benefits too. The average American takes between 5,000 and 7,000 steps per day, researchers say.