Do We Need 10K Steps A Day? Shocking Origin Of Daily Goal
View Source | September 16, 2022 12:26 pm
- Anyone who has a fitness tracker knows 10,000 steps per day is touted as the pinnacle of health.
- That magical number of steps has been linked to a wide variety of health benefits, such as weight loss and lowered risks of cancer, dementia and heart disease. Walking 10,000 steps has even become a trend on TikTok, thanks to an exercise routine called the Hot Girl Walk.
- But where did this number come from? The true origin may surprise you.
- Hint: it doesn’t come from research or science.
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