Most adults should aim to walk between 7,000 and 10,000 steps per day for general health benefits. Recent research suggests that achieving around 7,000 steps daily is enough to significantly reduce risks of premature death and improve cardiovascular and cognitive health, making it a more attainable and evidence-based target than the previously popular 10,000 steps goal. For older adults, 6,000 to 8,000 steps may be sufficient to see benefits. Starting with small increases in daily steps can still improve health, so any increase from sedentary levels is valuable.