Best exercises: Health benefits of walking 10,000 steps daily

By Namita S Kalla | June 05, 2025 | Image: Canva

Best exercises: Health benefits of walking 10,000 steps daily

Take the first step

We’re almost halfway through the year, and if you haven’t started working on your health goals yet, now is the perfect time to begin

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Walk for well-being

Walking 10,000 steps each day boosts your physical fitness and sharpens mental health with lasting positive effects.

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Feel energised

Walking every day helps beat fatigue  and keeps you alert by boosting circulation and oxygen to the brain

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Boost your mood

Regular walking releases endorphins, which naturally improve your mood and lower symptoms of anxiety and mild depression

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Improve heart health

Taking 10,000 steps a day reduces blood pressure and strengthens the heart, lowering your risk of cardiovascular issues

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Build stamina

The more you walk, the more endurance you build, which helps you feel less tired during everyday activities

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Support joint health

Regular movement through walking keeps joints flexible and reduces stiffness, especially beneficial for ageing knees and hips

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Reduce stress

Walking outdoors or even around the house provides mental clarity and lowers stress hormone levels in the body

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Strengthen immunity

Moderate daily walking has been linked to stronger immune response, helping you fight off common illnesses

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