Having trouble reaching 10,000 steps a day? You might not need that many, anyway

It might be surprise you to know the 10,000-step daily target was actually chosen at random as part of a marketing campaign. But researchers have since probed the long-accepted step goal to figure out exactly how many steps it takes to see maximum benefits.

Having trouble reaching 10,000 steps a day? You might not need that many, anyway
Welsh corgi pembroke dog walking nicely on a leash with owner on a walk in the city

It might be surprise you to know the 10,000-step daily target was actually chosen at random as part of a marketing campaign. But researchers have since probed the long-accepted step goal to figure out exactly how many steps it takes to see maximum benefits.