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The ideal number of steps to take per day – if your goal is to prevent weight gain

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Walking is a great exercise that comes with several health benefits.
Walking is a great exercise that comes with several health benefits.
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You are determined. You will walk your way to your fitness goal to keep the weight off.

But wait, how many steps should you consistently hit a day?

According to a new study, the ‘sweet spot’ is 8 600 steps a day.

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