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Ten thousand steps ...

‎08-14-2025 18:21

‎08-14-2025 18:21

Apparently that milestone, which is associated with the  whole fitness tracking/quantified-self trend, is not rooted in science.  It was just a Japanese marketing campaign.

What milestone is good for your health, based on science?

7,000.  There are benefits in doing more but then there are diminishing returns.

https://www.npr.org/2025/08/14/nx-s1-5501610/counting-steps-health-fitness-tracker

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‎08-15-2025 04:42 - last edited on ‎08-19-2025 10:58 by Fitbit Moderator

‎08-15-2025 04:42 - last edited on ‎08-19-2025 10:58 by Fitbit Moderator

Interesting point — I’ve read similar studies showing that around 7,000–8,000 daily steps can give most people significant health benefits, with only modest gains beyond that for the average adult. It’s more about consistency and overall activity than hitting an arbitrary number.   

Moderator edit:  word choice

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