Participants of The Nationals #startwalking challenge walked a total distance equal to a fifth of the way to the moon.
Participants of The Nationals #startwalking challenge walked a total distance equal to a fifth of the way to the moon.
Participants of The Nationals #startwalking challenge walked a total distance equal to a fifth of the way to the moon.
Participants of The Nationals #startwalking challenge walked a total distance equal to a fifth of the way to the moon.

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Readers step up to #startwalking challenge - graphic

As the National’s #startwalking competition reaches its end, we take a look at just how many people were able to meet their goal of 10,000 steps a day – and what that really means.

The National staff

April 05, 2015

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During March, The National challenged readers to walk at least 10,000 steps a day – the basic level of exercise recommended for people with sedentary lifestyles.

Four of those who reached this target would win Dh1,000 in shopping vouchers, and the reader with the most steps would win Dh10,000 in vouchers.

Of the 411 entrants who regularly shared their data with us, less than a third managed to meet an average of 10,000 steps a day.

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