For perhaps 15-20 years, many health experts have recommended you walk 10,000 steps/day as important for maximizing your health and longevity. Depending on your stride length, that’s roughly 5 miles (8 km). When I walk my dogs 4 miles, it takes about 90 minutes, which is a big time commitment. Frankly, it’s often boring. But not for the dogs. So many fascinating odors!
The good news is, you don’t need to walk the 10,000 steps in one fell swoop. Your walking around your residence and workplace throughout the day counts, too.
More good news. If you’re an older woman, maybe 4,400 steps/day is enough for a longevity benefit. In other populations studied, 6,000 to 8,000 steps/day was optimal.
I admitted a patient to the hospital a few days ago who told me her health insurer sends her a small check monthly if she meets their step goal. She’s saving them money via lower healthcare expenditures, and they’re sharing with her. I love it!
Steve Parker, M.D.
Diabetic Mediterranean Diet 
There’s nothing like a good walk, although I’m no quite so keen if the weather is too cold as many are currently experiencing!
I do enjoy a walk but don’t count my steps.
One other good thing about walking is it’s a free activity!
I think any movement you can do is good and you feel better for it.
All the best Jan
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Great to hear from you, Jan.