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Monash and University of Sydney study challenges 10,000-step daily goal
Researchers from Monash University and the University of Sydney have published a study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine challenging the common belief that 10,000 steps per day is a necessary health threshold.
Analyzing data from over 64,000 UK Biobank participants over an eight-year period, the study found that the combination of step count and walking speed is a critical factor in reducing mortality risk. For individuals walking fewer than 5,000 steps daily, a faster walking pace significantly lowers the risk of premature death. Conversely, for those walking between 5,000 and 7,500 steps, a slower pace can still offer health benefits.
The lowest mortality rates were observed in participants walking between 7,500 and 10,000 steps per day, particularly at a frequency of approximately 100 steps per minute. The researchers noted that the popular 10,000-step target is not a scientific requirement but rather stems from a Japanese marketing campaign from the 1960s.
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British Journal of Sports Medicine · Monash University · UK Biobank · University of Sydney
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The lowest mortality risk was observed in people taking between 7,500 and 10,000 steps daily. www.ikz-online.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Walking speed and step count together can reduce the risk of premature death by up to 43%. www.ad-hoc-news.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] For those taking fewer than 5,000 steps per day, a higher walking tempo is associated with a lower mortality risk. www.ikz-online.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The study analyzed data from 64,743 UK Biobank participants. www.ikz-online.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 10,000-step daily recommendation originated from a 1960s Japanese pedometer campaign rather than scientific mandates. www.ikz-online.de