For decades, 10,000 steps a day has been regarded as a near-universal benchmark for fitness and general health goals — often promoted by wearable fitness trackers and public health campaigns. However, an August 2025 study, "Daily steps and health outcomes in adults: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis," challenges this idea, finding that reaching 7,000 daily steps is just as effective for improving most key health outcomes.
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New Study Reimagines the Relationship Between Daily Steps and Health Outcomes
A recent study has brought into question the long-held recommendation that 10,000 steps a day is an ideal mark for most individuals.
Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
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