I always tried for 3,000 steps per day - stuck in chair on computer most of work day. Last few months I have been getting 4,000, on great days I hit 5-6000! I suspect 7500 probably is doable if we change our habits? I don't remember now for sure but I think 3000 steps is a mile for me? My phone says 3000 steps is only about 200 calories. (:

Such a good question, @tcokeefe. Everyone is different. 4,000 steps is great! The average American walks 3,000 to 4,000 steps a day, or roughly 1.5 to 2 miles. Depending on your health status and your goal, 4,000 may be perfect for you or you may be thinking about increasing your activity.

Here's some related reading:
- Mayo Clinic: 10,000 steps a day: Too low? Too high? https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/10000-steps/art-20317391
- Fitbit: Should You Really Take 10,000 Steps A Day? https://blog.fitbit.com/should-you-really-take-10000-steps-a-day/

I gave my mom my Fitbit for a while so she could track her steps (I have yet to get it back. Guess I'll have to get a new one. 🙂 10,000 steps was an unrealistic goal for her, so we cut it in half to 5,000. She is 80, fit with no heart-related issues. She loved the motivation that achieving that goal provided. She's a sucker for the badges. A few months later, she increased her goal to 6,000. That seems to be just right for her. She achieves it most days, so stays motivated. And at least once a week, she exceeds that goal, which usually results in an excited phone call to me. I'm so proud of her.

@tcokeefe, how do you feel with 4,000 steps? Do you achieve it most days?