Walking for health and fitness
So in answer to our original question, “does our health benefit from walking 10,000 steps a day on a regular basis? Or is it an arbitrary number?”, it seems that the answer is somewhere in-between. But what is clear, is that spending our days being as active as possible is key.
The 10,000 target isn’t completely pointless, as it’s always a good idea to have targets and goals when it comes to fitness. Therefore, having a target of 10,000 steps helps to give us something to aim towards. It also helps us monitor our progress over time.
Plus, we certainly shouldn’t stop at 10,000 steps if we don’t want to! If we’re having a busy day or we feel like an extra-long walk, jog or run, then we can by all means exceed our target.
As with anything that helps to increase our fitness, commitment is key. Aim to increase your step count gradually, once or twice a week, before building up to your goal most days, or even every day.
Japanese marketing campaigns aside, walking at least 7,000 steps every day will benefit our physical health and emotional wellbeing. So lace up those trainers and enjoy exploring!
Also Read:10 Great Reasons To Walk Everyday
