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.

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