By Neha Yadav
Published Apr 21, 2023

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

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5 Health Benefits Of Walking 10,000 Steps A Day 

Walking 10,000 steps a day has several health and fitness benefits. Here are some of them

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Promotes weight loss

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Walking 10,000 steps every day helps burn extra calories and eliminates fat. It helps promote weight loss and tones your muscles

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Improves sleep

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Taking 10,000 steps per day offers better sleep and helps fight insomnia. It improves your sleep quality as your body gets tired after the walk

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Reduces stress

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It helps reduce stress and keeps anxiety at bay as physical activity helps secrete feel-good hormones like endorphins in your brain

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Regulates blood pressure

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Taking 10,000 steps every day can help regulate your blood pressure by improving your blood circulation and aiding muscular contraction

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Maintains cardiovascular health

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It also helps improve your heart health and lowers the risks of cardiovascular diseases 

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