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​30 minutes of exercise vs 10,000 steps a day: Which one is better?

While some people like to exercise in the gym, others aim to complete 10,000 steps, which is usually considered a benchmark for staying fit and healthy. But which one is a better choice? Or are both the activities the same and keep you healthy in the same way? Let's find out.

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​What is needed for a healthy body?

As per the American Heart Association, 150 minutes of exercise a week, a mix of both moderate and high-intensity workouts is recommended to stay healthy and fit. Working out for 30 minutes five days per week will help you reach the recommended benchmark. In addition, exercising also helps train the body in various ways, as you perform low to high-intensity exercises. But if one does not have time, or is sick and thus cannot exercise, they can just walk 10,000 steps a day. The main aim should be to stay physically active and not lead a sedentary life. Any kind of physical activity when done regularly does not just enhance your overall health but also helps you lose weight/maintain weight.

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​Benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day

Walking 10,000 steps a day is an easy target to follow. By taking some simple steps like walking to the office, walking the dog, playing with your kids, all can contribute to increasing your step count. When you complete the 10,000 steps, it fills you with a sense of achievement and keeps you motivated.

It helps in keeping your joints healthy and reduces the risk of developing diseases like arthritis and other bone-related issues in the long run.

Walking outdoors helps stimulate brain cells and helps in improving cognition, concentration, which is a good way to reduce stress.

You can also complete your 10,000 steps by brisk walking and jogging, which in turn can also help you lose weight.

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​Exercise vs walking 10,000 steps

Exercising or walking can both improve cardiovascular endurance, which helps in ensuring an active lifestyle and reduces the risk of various diseases.

For people who have any ailment, it's best for them to walk on a low-to-moderate intensity. On the other hand, for people who have an active lifestyle, like bikers, athletes, higher intensity workouts are needed.

However, the ideal plan is to combine the two -walking and exercise. You can choose to walk and exercise on alternate days of the week and you can keep one day for simple stretching and one day for rest.

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​Walking is a cardio exercise

Experts say, walking 10,000 steps is a form of low-to-moderate intensity cardio exercise. Thus, it can be equivalent to other low-moderate intensity cardio exercises like cycling, elliptical cross trainer, swimming and aquatic exercises.

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