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A recent study concluded that walking at least 8,500 steps a day can be a strong factor in preventing weight regain after a diet. It's been noticed that participants who continued with the assigned step count were much less likely to regain any weight than those walking fewer steps.

By following the magic number of 8,500 steps per day, participants could enhance their metabolism, responsiveness to insulin, and overall calorie burn, while at the same time engaging in moderate activity. By self-selecting for 8,500 steps daily, participants did get some extra activity for their daily routine without the demanding workouts but did, however, increase their metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and total daily calorie expenditure. This is a moderate exercise level and seems particularly effective for maintaining weight over the long haul—a common issue with those who have worked so hard to get into shape only to find they have some weight flitting back again.

This is the goal that most experts suggest one can try to achieve. It's not about the number of steps that make the most impact, but rather the number of steps you can do each day. The research adds to the proof that sometimes the consistent behavior of said normal walking is less drastically exhausting than more intense dieting or exercise plans to maintain weight loss for the long haul.