8,500 Steps a Day Could Be the Sweet Spot for Preventing Weight Regain

• May 11, 2026
• HealthDayTV HealthDay Reporter

A new study of nearly 4,000 adults found that people who increased their daily walking to about 8,500 steps during dieting — and maintained it afterwards — were more successful at keeping the pounds off long term.

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