# Walking 30 minutes a day enough, experts say, not 10,000 steps 2026-08-12T08:30:05+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Forget the 10,000-step goal. Experts cited by Times Now recommend walking for 30 minutes a day as a realistic fitness target. Consistency matters more than an ambitious step count that people often struggle to sustain. Even 10 to 15 minutes of walking is beneficial, and shorter sessions can be combined to fit a busy schedule. Regular walking supports heart health, mood, sleep, muscle strength, and weight management. The half-hour walk can help adults meet the recommended 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week. Older adults should also add strength and balance exercises to their routine to maintain mobility and reduce fall risk. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: exercise guidelines, fitness, health tips, step count myth, walking Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/walking-30-minutes-a-day-enough-experts-say-not-10000-steps/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/walking-30-minutes-a-day-enough-experts-say-not-10000-steps/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.