Chapter 15 — Fitness & Exercise
How many steps a day should I walk?
Meaningful health benefits start around 4,000 and plateau around 8,000–10,000 for most people. 7,000+ is a reasonable target; more is better for cardiovascular disease, worse for injury.
Follow-up questions
Is 10,000 magic?
No — a Japanese pedometer marketing number from the 1960s. Not from research.
Speed matters?
Yes — brisk pace (100+ steps/min) adds cardiovascular benefit beyond step count.
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