For people who spend most of the day sitting, adding somewhere between 1,700 and 5,500 steps per day was enough to meaningfully lower the risk of several chronic conditions. The exact number depended on the condition. On the lower end, around 1,700 extra steps was linked to reduced risk of obesity and fatty liver disease. On the higher end, closer to 5,000 steps was needed to offset risk for things like diabetes and COPD.
How Many Steps Do You Actually Need If You Sit All Day?
