Physical Fitness
Why 10,000 steps a day is good for you?
Ever heard people suggesting to walk at least 10,000 steps a day? We are super sure you would have. Many experts recommend taking 10,000 steps a day when it comes to being fit and healthy.
This can be a daunting task especially when you are chained to your desk for work and other commitments.
But, research says that 10,000 steps a day improves heart health along with the mental wellness. It even lowers diabetes risk.
It is suggested the average person walks about 100 steps per minute – which would mean it would take a little under 30 minutes for the average person to walk atleast 1.6 km. So in order for someone to reach the 10,000 step goal, they would need to walk almost 8 km a day. This means around two hours of activity.
It is no secret that the World Health Organization recommends adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity.