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The 10,000 Steps Myth

Maintenance Phase

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The Rise and Fall of the Pedometer

In 2004, McDonald's launches something called their Go Active Happy Meal for adults. The meal consists of a bottle of water, an entree salad and what they're calling a stepometer. This is also the year that Super Size Me comes out. In 2009, Fitbits aren't introduced until 2009.

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