
The Brian Lehrer Show How Many Steps a Day Do You Really Need?
Mar 4, 2024
Debunking the 10,000 steps a day goal, the podcast explores the origins and scientific basis of this target. It discusses setting achievable movement goals, overcoming challenges, and the importance of step quality over quantity. Personal anecdotes of exceeding step count goals and the dilemma of wearable fitness trackers are shared.
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1 2 3 4 5
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Rethinking the 10,000 Steps Goal
01:47 • 6min
Navigating Movement Challenges and Encouraging Incremental Steps
07:49 • 2min
Setting and Exceeding Step Count Goals for Fitness
09:29 • 2min
Exploring 10,000 Steps, Step Quality, and the Dilemma of Wearable Fitness Trackers
11:01 • 6min
