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How many steps per day are healthy? And how do you achieve them?

26 January 2022|Lifestyle

Moving is healthy. It's good for your body and your mental well-being. But how much should you actually move in a day to stay healthy? Make it easy for yourself and aim for a fixed number of steps per day.

How many steps should you take per day?

You often hear that people should aim for 10,000 steps every day. This number was established by Japanese doctor Yoshiro Hatano in the 1960s. It's easy to remember, but it's now considered outdated. The Heart Foundation recommends taking 8,000 steps daily.

Dr. I-Min Lee, a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, also comes to a similar conclusion. In 2019, she published a study with over 17,000 female participants who tracked their steps for four years (2). What was found? Women who took more than 7,500 steps per day were noticeably healthier than participants who didn't reach this number. It didn't matter if they took 7,500 or 10,000 steps; the result was the same.

The Health Council doesn't make specific statements about the number of steps. They advise adults only to engage in 2.5 hours of moderate-intensity exercise weekly, spread over multiple days.

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Step Counter Apps

These days, we all carry a powerful computer in our pockets. For your smartphone, keeping track of your steps is a piece of cake.

iOS - The iPhone comes with a built-in step counter. Open the 'Health' app for that. Don't see anything? Turn on your step counter through Settings > Privacy > Motion & Fitness.

Android - Android users will need to download a step counter app first.

More than just taking enough steps

To be healthy and feel good, sufficient movement is a crucial requirement. Setting a goal of 8,000 steps per day is a fantastic aim. And if you achieve this, you're really doing great! However, a healthy lifestyle involves more than just steps. Getting good sleep, eating and drinking healthily, and reducing stress are also of great importance.

Looking for fun ways to move more? Start your day with a home workout! Or discover the benefits of strength training!

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