Just 2,600-2,800 Steps a Day Yields Significant Health Benefits

As few as about 2,600 and about 2,800 steps/day yielded significant mortality and cardiovascular disease benefits, in a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Progressive risk reductions were observed up to an optimal 7,200 steps/day for cardiovascular disease and 8,800 steps/day for mortality.