India, April 10 -- Whether you are trying to lose weight or aiming to meet your fitness goals, 10,000 steps a day is one of the most popular trends you may have come across. While many find it effective, others struggle to achieve it. In a conversation with HT Lifestyle, Sumit Dubey, Fitness expert and the Founder of Sumit Dubey Fitness (SDF) centre, reveals what matters more than 10,000 steps.

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"Folks who pay attention to their health often aim to walk 10,000 steps every day. Yet while plenty enjoy chasing that figure, research doesn't firmly back up the specific count," Sumit told HT Lifestyle. Sumit...