A walking expert says this is the minimum number of steps you should take every day to stay healthy (and it’s a lot lower than 10,000)

Woman walking in Central Park holding large pink water bottle.

We all know that regular walking is good for us, but information around step count goals can sometimes be confusing. Most people have heard of the 10,000 steps a day target by now, but a 2022 meta-analysis found that you can get significant health benefits from fewer steps a day.

Which may leave you wondering, is there a lower limit?