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10,000 steps a dayhas become synonymous with successful and productiveexercisefor those who strive to maintain ahealthy lifestyle.
To learn about the basis and validity of this widely touted piece of advice,Bored Pandaconsulted withDr.
Jennifer Oberstar, an assistant professor in the University of Minnesota Sports Medicine program.
As a result, people began associating the figure with a successful workout routine.
The number is also the default setting in many fitness trackers.
As it turns out, we dont need to check whether our devices have hit that number every day.
This would count toward the 150 minutes of moderate exercise recommended for people aged 18-64 years.
Older adults over 65 have similar recommendations with the addition of balance, Dr. Oberstar explained.
Physical activity can also preserve physical function and mobility.
Additionally, we should challenge ourselves to walk more than we usually do.
The focus needs to be on increasing your level of physical activity for health benefits.
Increasing from 5,000 to 9,000 steps could yield health benefits for an individual, the professor highlights.
However, having a gadget could assess an individuals baseline.
Individuals who spend more time in sedentary behavior are at greater risk for all-cause mortality, the doctor says.
More steps were linked to lower mortality up to7,500 stepsper day.
Move more, sit less.
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