But how many minutes do we need to be walking each day to boost our health? As Scott Harrison, personal trainer and founder of The Six Pack Revolution, tells Metro, it’s optimal to walk for at east 30 minutes each day. 30 minutes removes that barrier while still delivering significant health benefits when done consistently. ‘Even 10 to 15 minutes a day is worthwhile, and increasing gradually towards 30 minutes is a realistic and achievable goal for most people.’ On average, adults walk around 100 steps per minute, which means taking five minutes away equates to an extra 500 steps.