In our fast-paced, goal-oriented society, walking is often viewed as a means to an end — a way to reach our 10,000 daily steps or burn those daily calories. However, cultures around the world have ...

The 10,000-step benchmark started as a marketing strategy for a 1960s Japanese pedometer, not a medical recommendation. Research now shows health gains can start with far fewer steps — as low as 2,500 ...

The amount of time it takes to walk 10,000 steps depends on factors like your height, stride length, and speed. On average, it may take 1.5 to 2 hours while walking on a flat surface. Walking 10,000 ...