Taking care of our health is no less than a challenge for most people in a busy life. Due to busy routines and lack of time, people use the car to go somewhere instead of walking, even if they do not get time to go to the gym or exercise. Although everyone is well aware that walking is very important to stay fit, most people do not know how many steps you need to take per day to stay healthy. Actually, by making a habit of walking a part of your daily routine, you can not only keep yourself fit but can also remove the risk of many diseases. 

A study has come to the fore that by taking 10,000 steps a day, a person can save himself from the risk of many diseases. By hearing 10,000 steps, even though you would think that it is very difficult, believe me, if you adopt the habit of walking, then you will find it very easy to walk 10,000 steps.

Walk 10,000 Steps Daily

Walking 10,000 steps daily is considered beneficial for people of all ages. Everyone should try to walk 10,000 steps per day or 2.5 kilometers. Experts also believe that by walking so many steps daily, the body's energy remains, and the body remains healthy. If you go out for some work, try to walk instead of bike or car. To reach any floor in the building, use the stairs instead of the elevator. You can also use your smartphone to download a pedometer app to track how many steps you take per day. 

How to Get Into the Habit of Walking?

In this fast-paced life, you can incorporate the habit of walking into your daily routine in many ways. To inculcate the habit of walking, do a morning walk. If it is possible to go to the market or office, then go on foot instead of the car. If you can't walk outside, walk on the treadmill.  According to experts, the same number of calories burned by a 30-minute morning walk can be burned by a 6-minute treadmill workout.

How to Start a Walk?

You cannot make a habit of walking 10,000 steps part of your daily routine. By increasing your time and number of steps in the habit of walking daily, you can achieve the goal of walking 10,000 steps, but out of the seven days of the week, walking for 5 days is a must. 

• Try to walk at least 3,000 steps per day in the first week.
• Try to walk at least 4,000 steps per day in the second week.
• In the third week, try to walk 6,000 steps per day while increasing 2,000 steps.
• In the fourth week, while maintaining the sequence of the third week, walk 6,000 steps.
• In the fifth week, increasing the number of 3,000 steps, walk 9,000 steps.
• In the sixth week, try to walk 10,000 steps per day while increasing 1,000 steps.

Benefits of Walking

1. Beneficial for Heart- Running or walking is very good for your heart. People who walk regularly are less prone to heart diseases. Actually, walking increases blood circulation in the heart. And the bad cholesterol is reduced. The blood pressure of people walking every morning and evening is also controlled. 

2. Strengthens the mind - It is true that walking makes your mind sharp. Walking causes a change in your brain, which also affects your brain—according to research, walking increases the hormones present in the brain and nervous system, which reduces stress and keeps the brain healthy. Walking daily also reduces the risk of diseases like dementia and Alzheimer's. 

3. Lungs remain healthy - All the parts of your body start working well after walking. Walking on a daily basis provides the body with an abundance of oxygen. Having good oxygen flow not only keeps the lungs healthy but also helps in avoiding diseases. 

4. Keeps the stomach healthy - By walking regularly, your digestive system works well, which keeps your stomach clean. Without any medicine, you get rid of all the problems related to the stomach. The most important thing about walking is that you feel very light. People who walk every morning and evening save money on gym memberships. Happy hormones are made more inside such people, due to which you remain healthy.

5. Maintain the weight- If you are concerned about your weight gain, you can walk for 30 minutes every day. You can walk on your roof or even inside your house, but remember that you must walk for 30 minutes every day. 

6. Beneficial for Muscles and Bones- Walking is one of the best and simplest exercises for maintaining bone strength and building muscles. It can improve bone and muscle strength, coordination, and balance. Walking for 30 minutes a day for seven days can improve overall health and mobility. 

7. Mood improvement- This is one of the most effective benefits of walking regularly. Whenever you feel tired or irritable, overworked with responsibilities, stressed or anxious, give yourself some time, leave everything involved and go for 30 minutes daily morning walks. You can walk on the balcony of your house, outside the house. It can bring lightness to your heart. 

8. May reduce risk of diabetes- Walking can help control the blood sugar level and thus reduce the risk of developing diabetes. Exercising can help the muscles absorb blood sugar and prevent blood pressure from getting too high or low, as well as controlling blood pressure and balancing blood sugar levels.

Conclusion

It is worth mentioning that it is easy and beneficial for a normal person to walk 10,00 steps, but a person suffering from obesity or suffering from any disease should set his target only after taking the doctor's advice, how many steps he has to walk in a day. However, by walking 10,000 steps daily, bodyweight is controlled, and the risk of many diseases is also removed. Walking is not only an exercise, but it is also a great mood booster.

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