The money-saving expert swears by one essential factor: taking 9, 532, 571 steps last year.
He’s the expert behind game-changing advice on all things personal finance – whether it’s energy bill tips or DWP claims. So, it may surprise you to learn that Martin Lewis, 53, has now shed light on his personal fitness routine, having achieved an impressive 9,532,571 steps in 2025.
In total, that equates to roughly 26,000 steps per day, which completely smashes the commonly lauded ‘10,000’ daily steps health target. Although the MoneySavingExpert (MSE) founder confessed it had become quite an ‘obsession’ during the past year, he owes much of his triumph to one ‘big rule’.
In a blog updated on January 5, he wrote: “My big rule… if I’m talking, I’m walking. If I have a phone call to make or a meeting that doesn’t need a video call, then I do it while walking. Often, this is outdoors – I try to get all my calls arranged in a row so I can have a long walk. It’s now instinctive that if the phone rings and I’m sitting down, I jump up before I answer it.”
Ahead of his Tuesday shows, Martin also added that he doesn’t get transport to the filming studio and instead opts for a 75-minute walk, even when it’s snowing, raining or freezing outside. He continued: “For many, this will sound bizarre, but I find obeying self-imposed routines can help with health and fitness, so if it keeps me stepping, it’s good.”
Despite Martin’s walking milestones, the NHS suggests that you ‘do not have to walk for hours’ to reap the perks from this low-intensity exercise. In fact, just a brisk 10-minute walk per day can help you build stamina, burn calories, and potentially bolster heart health.
In a past ZOE Podcast, Professor Claire Steves from King’s College London, also revealed that just 45 minutes of walking three times a week could enhance your brain health.
She said at the time, “Unless you’re an Olympic athlete, you need to do more exercise than you’re doing right now to improve your cognitive health.”
The key phrase is “That’s the key.” Even with minimal exercise, and it’s fairly linear, we can see effects in really large population studies… Therefore, whatever you’re doing, you’ll gain a third more confidence in yourself.
What exactly is a “brisk walk”?
Official NHS advice encourages Brits to incorporate ‘brisk walks’ into their daily routine. This generally means moving at around three miles per hour, which is faster than a stroll.
The free Active 10 app for smartphones can be downloaded if you’re unsure of your walking speed. This gives advice on how to increase your speed.
The health service’s recommendation continues, “An increase your walking distance gradually if you’re not very active but are able to walk.” Check your neighborhood swimming pool’s website for exercise classes if your joints are sore.
“The water helps to support your joints while you move and can help you strengthen your muscles.” For more information, click here.
Source: Mirror
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