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Do you need to walk 10,000 steps a day? A walking expert weighs in
Techradar ^ | 08/09/2024 | Harry Bullmore

Posted on 08/10/2024 6:40:02 PM PDT by ChicagoConservative27

Walking 10,000 steps a day is one of the most popular health goals in the world, largely thanks to the influence of the best fitness trackers.

This divides opinion in the fitness space: some claim it’s an arbitrary figure which has led to an obsession with “getting your steps”, while others argue that encouraging people to move more can only be a good thing.

As a fitness writer, and someone who has walked 10,000 steps a day for more than a year, I have a foot in both camps. The number 10,000 is nice and round, but doesn’t seem to have any scientific backing. However, I also believe that walking holds more bang for your buck than most other forms of exercise, for beginners in particular.

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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Health/Medicine; Outdoors; Society
KEYWORDS: day; exercise; health; need; steps; treadmill; walk; wellness
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I've wandered this myself.
1 posted on 08/10/2024 6:40:02 PM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
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To: ChicagoConservative27

LOL.


2 posted on 08/10/2024 6:41:50 PM PDT by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: ChicagoConservative27

I always lose count by midmorning at the latest.


3 posted on 08/10/2024 6:42:47 PM PDT by HartleyMBaldwin
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To: ChicagoConservative27

My frequent hiking has its ups and downs.


4 posted on 08/10/2024 6:43:49 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (“When exposing a crime is treated like a crime, you are being ruled by criminals” – Edward Snowden)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

I have two severely flattened arches which severely interfere with normal life. Knock yourselves out.


5 posted on 08/10/2024 6:45:21 PM PDT by Bonemaker (invictus maneo)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Step counters are good enough.


6 posted on 08/10/2024 6:45:39 PM PDT by Bayard
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

I see what you did there.

I live on top of a ridge, where it ends. Used to have a nice view, but then the trees grew too tall. Anywhere I walk is downhill, even to get down to the ridge road, so I can walk up the ridge.


7 posted on 08/10/2024 6:47:41 PM PDT by jimtorr
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To: ChicagoConservative27
Made a huge difference in my life. Combine the walking with a healthy diet and a good night sleep and you will find most of your health problems go away. I'm in my 60s and have zero prescription drugs. You do need to invest around 2 hours a day of walking however to hit that target - I average around 13,000 steps a day.

Doesn't have to be done all at once either. A half hour here, 20 minutes there, it adds up.

8 posted on 08/10/2024 6:50:27 PM PDT by SamAdams76 (7,234,971 Truth | 87,532,095 Twitter)
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To: SamAdams76

God bless


9 posted on 08/10/2024 6:51:00 PM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
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To: SamAdams76

I started walking about 6 weeks ago. Am averaging about 3mi/day but have no idea how many steps that is.

What’s the best way to measure step count?


10 posted on 08/10/2024 6:54:03 PM PDT by chrisser (I lost my vaccine card in a tragic boating accident.)
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To: Bonemaker
I have two severely flattened arches

Is the condition severe enough to qualify you for victim status?

11 posted on 08/10/2024 7:02:33 PM PDT by HIDEK6 (God bless Donald Trump)
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To: chrisser
All smartphones have ability to count steps. You just need to download a health app (most of them are free). The iPhone already has a health app built in and that's what I use.

If you are one of those without a smartphone, there are Fitbit devices that you wear on your wrist like a watch.

All the above are way more accurate than the pedometers I used to clip to my belt back in the old days!

12 posted on 08/10/2024 7:03:31 PM PDT by SamAdams76 (7,234,971 Truth | 87,532,095 Twitter)
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To: SamAdams76

Thank you.


13 posted on 08/10/2024 7:06:39 PM PDT by chrisser (I lost my vaccine card in a tragic boating accident.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27
However, I also believe that walking holds more bang for your buck than most other forms of exercise, for beginners in particular.

Good genes account for better long lasting health than anything.

But after that exercise is probably the next best thing.

It cost a bit more to get in to cycling but it is less taxing on your joints.

14 posted on 08/10/2024 7:06:59 PM PDT by Pontiac (The welfare state must fail because it is contrary to human nature and diminishes the human spirit.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

wandering — good idea!


15 posted on 08/10/2024 7:07:04 PM PDT by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist! )
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Did you wander for 10,000 steps a day? Asking for a friend.


16 posted on 08/10/2024 7:07:13 PM PDT by Bullish (...And just like that, I was dropped from the ping-list)
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To: chrisser

I have an Android Phone that came with the Google Fit app that measures steps. It works OK, I even put a step counter on the home page.


17 posted on 08/10/2024 7:07:56 PM PDT by CtBigPat (There are people in this world who would kill you for a dollar, and the worst wear business suits. )
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To: chrisser

A “fitbit” type of device is best. It goes on your wrist like a bracelet and keeps track for you.


18 posted on 08/10/2024 7:09:30 PM PDT by Bullish (...And just like that, I was dropped from the ping-list)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

The most efficient way to get your steps in is to walk uphill both ways. It’s really hard, but my dad swore by this.

Freegards


19 posted on 08/10/2024 7:17:26 PM PDT by Ransomed
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To: ChicagoConservative27

A dog to wake me up and make sure I do it every morning and StepsApp. 10000 steps is about 4 miles.


20 posted on 08/10/2024 7:24:30 PM PDT by mikey_hates_everything
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