An exercise scientist recommends simple trick to increase health benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day

The scientific rationale is dubious – research suggests that doing 7,000 to 8,000 steps a day offers optimal return for your ...

This Viral Way To Walk May Be Better Than 10,000 Daily Steps

Unlike a sweaty jog, this technique involves taking speedy steps to boost your heart rate, followed by a quick break. It also ...
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Why ‘Japanese Walking' Might Outshine the 10,000 Steps Rule

Social media influencers, especially in wellness and fitness circles, sometimes promote terrible fitness fads. But not all ...
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Is walking 10,000 steps a legit fitness goal or a marketing myth?

The magic number shows up on smartwatches, fitness apps and office step challenges. For many, hitting 10,000 steps in a day has become a marker of good health — a goal that prompts post-dinner walks, ...
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Don’t get overwhelmed by 10,000 steps. Here’s how many you may really need

(CNN) — Does the popular activity benchmark of walking 10,000 steps a day feel like too distant of a goal? Don’t worry, you can get health benefits just by moving a little more than you already are, ...
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Boost Fitness and Reduce Blood Pressure with "Japanese Walking": University of Cincinnati Expert Highlights Exercise Benefits

WebMD highlights "Japanese walking," a simple interval training method praised by Dr. Barbara Walker for cardiovascular and ...
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Remember the 10,000 steps rule? Here’s a new way to count progress

According to experts, it’s less about hitting a magic number and more about consistent, meaningful movement — one step at a time.
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"I Only Manage 4000 Steps A Day" - Is That Enough To Stay Healthy?

Walking 4000 steps a day may still boost health Experts explain why consistency matters more than numbers and how to build ...