The benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day for a long period of time include enhanced heart function, relaxation of the brain, promotion of intestinal peristalsis, fitness and health. But these benefits are not necessary to walk enough 10,000 steps to get. In order to maintain health, adults walk 8,000 steps a day, the elderly walk 6,000 steps can be. 1. Enhance heart function: walking is an aerobic exercise, long-term adherence to walking can improve the contraction capacity of the heart, reduce the heart load, strengthen the contraction force of the heart muscle, so as to enhance heart function. 2. Relaxation of the brain: long-term adherence to walking can excite the cerebral cortex, so that the brain releases endorphins, endorphins can eliminate fatigue, clear the mind, happy mood. 3. Promote intestinal peristalsis: long-term adherence to walking can promote intestinal peristalsis, so that food is easier to digest and absorb. 4. Strengthen the body: long-term adherence to walking can exercise the body’s musculoskeletal, play a role in strengthening the body. Note that if there is arthritis, heart disease and other chronic diseases, how to exercise need to follow the doctor’s advice. Long-term adherence to walking although there are many benefits, but we should be gradual and measured, to avoid aggravating the burden on the body.