The right daily walking distance to improve fitness, according to research
Published on: Jan. 4, 2026, 12:48 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Ever laced up your shoes for a walk and wondered if you're chasing the right number? That famous 10,000-steps-a-day goal feels like gospel these days, splashed across fitness apps and smartwatches everywhere, suddenly, when the 10k mark doesn't hit, we think we have lost our fitness progress. But here's the truth: it kicked off not as science, but as a clever 1960s Japanese marketing pitch for a pedometer called the manpo-kei, meaning "10,000 steps meter." Now, fresh research flips the script, proving you can reap serious health rewards with far fewer steps, customized to your life and goals. Let's unpack what really moves the needle for vitality and weight control.
