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The Mind Blowing Science of Walking 8,000 Steps a Day to Support Fat Burning, Cognitive Health and Longevity

Dhru Purohit Show

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Movement Matters: More Steps, More Fat Burned

Fat oxidation during exercise is significantly influenced by the level of daily physical activity performed in the days leading up to the exercise session. Individuals who engaged in higher step counts, specifically between 6,000 and 8,000 steps per day, exhibited a notable increase in fat burning during a one-hour steady state Zone 2 exercise compared to those who averaged only 2,000 steps per day. This demonstrates that consistent movement prior to fat-burning workouts enhances the body's capacity to burn fat effectively.

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