10,000 steps a day keeps the doctor away

Walking is a very safe activity, virtually risk-free. If you are walking for the purpose of exercise, all you need is a comfortable pair of walking shoes that fits well. — AFP

Have you counted how many steps you walk a day?

It takes approximately 2,000 steps to walk 1.6km, and 10,000 steps to reach 8km. A sedentary person walks about 1,000 to 3,000 steps a day.