New Daily Steps Goal Shows You Don't Need 10,000 to Keep The Weight Off

A meta-analysis of 18 randomized trials suggests about 8,500 daily steps may support weight loss and help maintain it.

People in lifestyle programs who reached this step target lost more weight and kept more of it off than control groups.

The control groups did not meaningfully increase activity, highlighting daily steps as a practical benchmark.

Researchers say the finding could offer a low-cost way to help prevent post-diet weight regain in adults with overweight or obesity.