"Daily Step Goal to Offset Sitting: What Scientists Recommend"

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Experts suggest that while 10,000 steps is often seen as the minimum for combating a sedentary lifestyle, a new study from the University of Sydney indicates that health benefits can be seen from as few as 2,200 daily steps, with significant improvements at 4,000 steps. The study found that a minimum of 9,000 steps is a sweet spot for daily activity, emphasizing that any increase in physical activity, regardless of the total steps, can be beneficial.
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