Overview

• A recent American Journal of Preventive Medicine study found that faster walking speeds are associated with significantly lower all-cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality.
• Meta-analyses in Lancet Public Health recommend adults aim for at least 7,000 steps per day to reduce risks of dementia, heart disease, and falls.
• JAMA Cardiology research shows women over 63 need only about 3,600 daily steps at a normal pace to achieve a 12 percent reduction in circulatory disease risk.
• Exercise physiologist Lindsay Bottoms reports that health benefits plateau beyond roughly 7,500 to 8,500 daily steps, challenging the 10,000-step convention.
• These step-based guidelines align with U.S. HHS recommendations of 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous weekly aerobic activity.