10,000 Steps per Day? New Research Shows up to 16,000 Steps per Day Still Provides Further Benefit
More Steps More Benefit?
Walking is probably the simplest and most accessible way to exercise for nearly all individuals.
The number of steps an individual walks each day can substantially vary between individuals due to a range of factors (like their occupation).
On average, it appears individuals within the USA walk an average of 4,774 steps per day. For the UK, the average appears to be 5,444 steps per day.
When it comes to maximizing the health benefits obtained from walking, how many steps per day accomplish this?
A recent 2021 meta-analysis by Jayedi et al. provides us with valuable insight into this area.
Let’s dive into the details of the paper.
More Steps More Benefit? Analyzing the Analysis
Basic Definitions and Details
Firstly, for those unaware, a meta-analysis statistically combines the results of numerous studies looking at the same topic.
In this case, the meta-analysis by Jayedi et al. combined the results of 7 prospective cohort studies that investigated the association…
