Researchers uncover walking target that may be more beneficial than doing 10,000 steps a day
Research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine indicates that walking intensity is as important as step count for health benefits. The study suggests that walking at a faster pace can provide similar cardiovascular benefits to higher step counts at a slower pace.
Why it matters
This challenges the popular '10,000 steps' health metric, offering more flexible and potentially more efficient exercise goals for the general public.
While many people believe they should aim for 10,000 steps per day, researchers have cast new light on the issue through a study which suggests intensity also matters
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