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Ani Freedman

How much you should walk to see fitness gains, according to experts

Photo of a woman walking in a park (Credit: Getty Images)

It just happens that one of the most accessible and budget-friendly forms of exercise is also the most beneficial for your health: walking. It’s been proved to help reduce heart disease risk, strengthen your joints and heart, boost your mood, and help you live longer.

There has been debate about how much walking is ideal. Should you be aiming for 10,000 steps a day or is 7,000 the right number? How fast should you move to reap the most benefits of your walking workouts?

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