{"id":45377,"date":"2026-04-18T08:06:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T00:06:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=45377"},"modified":"2026-04-18T08:06:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T00:06:39","slug":"pros-and-cons-of-aiming-for-10000-steps-a-day-and-why-less-can-be-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=45377","title":{"rendered":"Pros and cons of aiming for 10,000 steps a day and why less can be more"},"content":{"rendered":"


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When it comes to daily step goals, 10,000 is the benchmark many of us aim for.<\/p>\n

Most smartwatches come preset with this target, and while their reminders can encourage us to stay active, they can sometimes leave us feeling discouraged when we fall short.<\/p>\n

With National Walking Month in May approaching, we consulted experts to explore the key benefits and drawbacks of the 10,000-steps-a-day goal.<\/p>\n

Where did the 10,000-step goal come from and is it backed by science?<\/h3>\n

While the standard is widely accepted, its origins are rooted in marketing rather than scientific research.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy understanding of the 10,000-step goal is that it comes from Japanese marketing<\/span> back in the 60s, originally driven around pedometer sales. Therefore, this 10,000-step benchmark has no scientific base or value,\u201d says Professor Dane Vishnubala, a consultant physician in sport and exercise medicine at the University of Leeds in England, and chief medical adviser at Active IQ, a UK-based agency that awards qualifications for the physical activity sector.<\/div>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s no research to prove 10,000 is the sweet spot, and actually most research suggests that a lot less steps<\/span> than that still has significant benefits.\u201d<\/div>\n

What are the positives of the 10,000-step goal?<\/h3>\n

Keiren Douglas, a personal trainer at Nuffield Aberdeen gym in Scotland, thinks that the main benefit of the 10,000 daily step goal is that it provides a tangible number for people to aim for.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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