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How Many Steps You Should Walk Each Day for Weight Loss, According to Experts (Prevention)

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 in In the News

This article originally appeared in Prevention on September 17, 2026.

Walking is often recommended as an approachable and enjoyable exercise for people looking to lose weight. But if you’re wondering what your daily step count should be to support weight loss, the answer is less straightforward than you might think...

“Counting steps is useful because you can monitor yourself every day, but if the number of steps are your primary driver, you may not make the gains you expected,” says Anthony J. Wall, senior director, global business development for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and a certified personal trainer. “What’s effective is the frequency, intensity and duration of your activity. Focusing on steps is helpful for overall health, but it’s irrelevant if you’re slowly strolling around a museum all day.”...

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