The goal of taking 10,000 steps a day came from the brand name of a Japanese pedometer called the "Manpo-kei," which means ...
Why did 10,000 steps become the global standard for health? Was it ever based on science? Not exactly—and here’s the step count we should actually be aiming for.
It’s 2025, and walking 10,000 steps a day is one of the most popular fitness goals on the planet. The scientific rationale is ...
The 10,000-step benchmark started as a marketing strategy for a 1960s Japanese pedometer, not a medical recommendation. Research now shows health gains can start with far fewer steps — as low as 2,500 ...
Fact checked by Jennifer Klump Key Takeaways Japanese walking may be better for heart health because it alternates between slow and fast walking, adding intensity without impact.  Walking between ...
The 10,000 steps target came to rise from Japan in the 1960s and quickly became a popular trend. Many people consider this ...
CINCINNATI (WKRC) — A new study published in the medical journal Lancet suggested that taking about 7,000 steps a day can significantly improve health, reducing the risk of death from all causes by ...
Japanese influencers have taken to promoting a "new" type of walking that they argue, based on science, is more productive than simply taking 10,000 steps a day. Known on the net as "Japanese walking" ...
For a long time, 10,000 steps has been considered the magic number when it comes to walking workouts, yet recent research has found that this might not be the case. However you walk, it’s a fantastic ...