Not 10,000 steps? Why 7,000 steps may be healthier than 10,000, according to science
Published on: Nov. 25, 2025, 5:40 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
For years, 10,000 steps dominated the conversation. But researchers analyzing 57 studies of over 160,000 people found something revealing: the sweet spot is actually 7,000. Benefits level off after this point. Most people can hit 7,000 and honestly, it's way more doable for real life than popular 10,000-step target. Not 10k steps but 7k: Why we got it wrong
