4485 Steps
“The distance is nothing; it is only the first step that is difficult.”
– Madame du Deffand, in a letter to Jea Le Rond d’Alembert, July 7, 1763
Studies show that 10,000 steps walking per day helps maintain health. 12,000 to 15,000 steps walking is considered about what is needed to lose excess weight. Here are some sites that explain the 10,000 steps program.
Here is what walking can do for you:
- Burns calories
- Strengthens back muscles
- Slims your waist
- Easy on your joints
- Strengthens your bones
- Lowers blood pressure
- Allows time with family and friends
- Shapes and tones your legs and butt
- Cuts cholesterol
- Reduces risk of heart disease, diabetes, & more
- Reduces stress
- Sleep better
- Improves mood and outlook on life
- Can be done almost anywhere
- Requires no equipment
- AND it’s Free
