Among fitness tracker users, the number 10,000 floats around a lot -- as in, try to walk a total of 10,000 steps (about 5 miles) every day, including all your regular daily activities.

But how far is the ideal distance to cover each day? It turns out that the recommended number of steps varies based on age and fitness goals. According to Medical News Today and U.S. Centers for ...

You might have heard before you should be aiming for 10,000 steps a day, which can be daunting, especially if you struggle to reach this target due to having a sedentary job or other commitments.