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Podcast: Y.E.S. Fitness "Longevity" Podcast
Episode: How Many Steps a Day Do You Really Need for a Longer Life?
Description: Today weâre talking about one of the simplest, yet most powerful, tools for longevityâwalking. Youâve probably heard the classic advice: âGet 10,000 steps a day.â But where did that number come from? Believe it or not, it wasnât based on science. It actually started as a marketing campaign for a Japanese pedometer back in the 1960s. So, whatâs the real number we should be aiming for? Thanks to a massive meta-analysis of 15 studies, involving nearly 50,000 people across four continents, we finally have some answers. Before we dive in, a quick reminder: If youâre ready to take your str...