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Going from 2,000 steps a day to 8,700 reduces all-cause mortality risk by 60%

June 17, 2026

Last updated: June 21, 2026


Going from 2,000 steps/day to 8,700 reduces all-cause mortality risk by 60%!

2000 steps = 20 min of walking (basically only walking in your house and to the car)
8,700 steps = 1 hour 20 min (adding a longer walk) Easiest 60% risk reduction of your life
Mortality and walking study

Source: https://x.com/siimland/status/1880800961847026137