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How Many Steps You Should Take If You Sit All Day

LOADING ERROR LOADING It’s well known that a sedentary lifestyle is bad for your health. Researchers found that those who walked between 9,000 and 10,500 steps daily had a 39% overall lower mortality risk and decreased the risk of cardiovascular disease by 21%. Maskot via Getty Images Walking between 9,000 and 10,500 steps daily saw the biggest increase in mortality rate and cardiovascular disease. “You’ll each hold each other accountable to developing a walking habit and sticking to it,” Dr. Tamanna Singh, co-director of the sports cardiology center at Cleveland Clinic, previously told HuffPost. If your home doesn’t allow for this kind of indoor walking, you can also consider getting a desk treadmill, which can help you increase your daily step count while sending emails or filling out spreadsheets.

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