How Many Steps Do I Need In A Day For Weight Loss?

How Many Steps Should You Take A Day?

A 2011 study states most adults on average take between 4,000 - 18,000 steps per day. Also suggesting between 10,000 - 15,000 steps a day is a reasonable goal for healthy adults, potentially helping with weight loss and metabolic syndrome, decreasing your likelihood of obesity.

How Many Steps For Weight Loss?

However, the number of steps you target daily will depend on your fitness goal and how many steps you are currently taking. Typically averaging 500 - 1000 steps more per day than your current average and being consistent with that for 1-2 weeks, gradually increasing until you comfortably reach 10,000 steps or more per day. 

How To Track Your Daily Steps?

In order to determine this, you must understand how many steps you are currently averaging daily. A smart watch/ phone or pedometer are all valid ways of tracking steps.

My Tips

Finding Time

Daily Walks - Set aside 30-60 minutes a day to go for a walk, this can notably increase your daily step count.

Take Mini Walks - If you struggle to do 30 minutes in one go. Then try 3x10 minute walks daily, to total 30 minutes a day.

Purchasing An 'Under The Desk Treadmill' - A great alternative for office workers who find themselves working long hours, sat at their desk.

Staying Motivated

Listen to music or a podcast - This can provide a distraction whilst walking helping you enjoy and stay engaged during your walk.

Get Yourself A Walking Buddy - This will help hold you accountable and less likely to skip a walk. Also social interaction provides an opportunity to catch up and share stories, helping your mental wellbeing.