How many steps do you really need to take in a day to stay healthy? While we are often told that 10,000 steps is the gold standard for a healthy lifestyle, reaching this target can be no easy feat.

How many steps should you really take in a day? We're often told that 10,000 steps is the gold standard for keeping healthy. But where does this number actually come from, and is it accurate?

Sept. 8, 2025 – A hundred here. A thousand there. No matter how many – or how few – steps you take, there's probably a study linking some health outcome to your daily total. In studies, tying those ...