Walking is definitely agood enough workoutto count as “exercise.”
Thehealth benefits of walkinginclude steadier blood sugar, reduced risk for dementia, a sunnier mood and more.
Ten thousand steps per day, every day, has been the much-promoted goal for decades.
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They then cross-referenced this information with the same cohort 10 years later in the National Death Index.
So what do 8,000 brisk steps look like, exactly?
It’s about 4 miles.
That said, you need not crank out all 8,000 steps at once.
You should score the same health and longevity benefits from several shorter periods of brisk walking, Inoue confirms.
If you’re feeling inspired to hit the road, try this four-weekwalking plan to help slash stress.
