New Beginnings | Pexels by Min An
New Beginnings | Pexels by Min An
Depending on the day and the publication, the ideal number of steps to take daily is 10,000. Or 3,000. Or maybe an in between 7,000.
Since fitness trackers began appearing on wrists and smartphones began tracking movement, bold-type headlines have frequently trumpeted new insights into the ideal number of steps for adults to take per day.
So, what’s the magic number? Is there one?
As many people begin the new year aiming to focus on their health and wellness, we spoke with Seth Creasy, PhD, an assistant professor of endocrinology, metabolism, and diabetes in the University of Colorado School of Medicine, to learn more about steps per day and how to sift through the clamor of headlines claiming certain numbers of steps are best.
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