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Your New Daily Goal Should Be 10,000 Steps A Day—And Here's How You Can Achieve It

The vast majority of Americans live a sedentary lifestyle, whether or not we like to admit it. It's no wonder so many people suffer from heart disease, various cancers, type 2 diabetes, and stroke.

By Gina Florio2 min read
walking 10,000 steps a day
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It's also necessary to point out that working out often doesn't rescue you from a sedentary lifestyle. In fact, you could work out intensely for an hour a day, six days a week and still have a sedentary lifestyle. Anyone who spends the majority of their time sitting, whether it's at a desk, commuting, being on the couch, etc., is sedentary, even if you work out every single day.