Research
Adherence
Increasing daily step count to 8,000 or more steps per day is significantly associated with lower all-cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality in US adults aged 40 and older, independent of step intensity.
To maximize longevity, aim for at least 8,000 steps per day. If you can reach 12,000, the mortality benefit is even greater. You do not need to walk fast or intensely; the total number of steps is the key factor. Start where you are and gradually increase your daily step count.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
a greater number of daily steps was significantly associated with lower all-cause mortality... There was no significant association between step intensity and mortality after adjusting for total steps per day.
Why this rating
Large, nationally representative cohort (NHANES) with objective accelerometer data and long follow-up, though observational design limits causal inference.
Source
Association of Daily Step Count and Step Intensity With Mortality Among US Adults
Pedro F. Saint‐Maurice et al. · JAMA · 2020
cohort · n=4840Cited 665×
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