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Is 10,000 steps a one-goal-fits-all?

Question of the Week - From the Naked Scientists by Dr Chris Smith

Oct 31, 202500:05:27Science & Medicine

John writes in wondering whether the 10,000 steps rule applies eqully to everyone, given the range of body types and fitness among the population. James Tytko wondered where the 10,000 number came from in the first place...

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Is 10,000 steps a one-goal-fits-all? is an episode from Question of the Week - From the Naked Scientists by Dr Chris Smith. John writes in wondering whether the 10,000 steps rule applies eqully to everyone, given the range of body types and...

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John writes in wondering whether the 10,000 steps rule applies eqully to everyone, given the range of body types and fitness among the population. James Tytko wondered where the 10,000 number came from in the first place, and sought an answer to John's question with the help of Dr Raj Amarnani, Consultant in Sport, Exercise and Muscoskeletel Medicine... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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