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The 10,000-step goal was invented by a pedometer brand in 1964. Recent data on 110,000+ participants shows heart benefits start at 7,100 steps, and 3 minutes of brisk incidental movement cuts heart attack risk by 51%. The wearable industry built its default target on a marketing decision, not a clinical threshold.
By Kai Brighton · 3 min read
A Japanese pedometer company invented the 10,000-step target in 1965 with no clinical evidence whatsoever. A 72,174-person study published last week suggests the number was accidentally correct. The caveats are worth your attention.
By Dr. Alex Chen · 3 min read
The global fitness tracker market hit $62 billion in 2024. A randomized controlled trial found zero improvement in weight, blood pressure, or quality of life after a year of tracker use. The industry built a $62 billion market on the gap between measuring behavior and changing it.
By Dr. Alex Chen · 3 min read