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For overall health, you may not need as many steps as you think. A trainer shares why walking is so important for wellness and how many steps to aim for.

For overall health, you may not need as many steps as you think. A trainer shares why walking is so important for wellness and how many steps to aim for.

If you havent been back to the gym since the day you signed up for the New Years Day special offer, this advice is for you.

Dr. Ramo said normally people get 2,500 steps in during everyday life.

Discover 5 simple ways to reach your daily 10,000 steps goal. From morning walks to stair climbing, make every step count in your daily routine.

The findings suggest that the 7,000-step regimen the participants in the study - which focused on a group of sedentary older adults between ages 68 and 78 - achieved is on par with reductions seen with anti-hypertensive medications. 

The idea of achieving 10,000 steps a day has been widely promoted by fitness brands and embraced by many as a fitness benchmark. However, some have questioned its importance.

‘It’s the best medicine we can recommend, just going out for a walk,’ cardiologist at Johns Hopkins Medicine says

Physical activity can improve insulin sensitivity, allowing your body to use insulin more effectively. This can help regulate blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of insulin resistance.

Walking is a great way to improve your health and fitness without putting in too much effort