The exact number of minutes you need to walk for per day to boost your health

How many minutes do you need to be walking each day? The experts weigh in (Picture: Getty Images)

We’re all familiar with the idea that you should walk at least 10,000 steps per day. But, as we all know by now, that figure is a load of old waffle.

It was hugely popularised ahead of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, having originated from a pedometer marketing campaign. The reason? The Japanese symbol for 10,000 looked a little bit like someone on a walk.

Still, in 2026, many of us (myself included, to be fair) are obsessing over reaching this gold-standard number, co...