Walking 10,000 steps a day is a wellness essential, right? Whether from the messaging on social media or the advertising of fitness brands, most of us have wholeheartedly come to believe that walking a minimum of 10,000 steps a day is a science-backed wellness requirement.

In an effort to add more activity to my daily routine, I have been following the 10,000 steps “rule” for months. It’s definitely helped shift my otherwise sedentary lifestyle, the kind that those of us who spend our days sitting at a computer also unwittingly follow. The body needs to move—and walking has become my own little act of self-care .

But should we really set our sights on the figure of 10,000 steps? To find out the benefits—and potential pitfalls—I spoke to health experts.

Do you have to walk 10,000 step

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