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Why 10,000 Steps Is a Myth: A Cardiologist Reveals Where the Real Health Benefits Stop

June 11, 2026 by Emily Watson
Why 10,000 Steps Is a Myth: A Cardiologist Reveals Where the Real Health Benefits Stop

The 10,000-step target that dominates fitness culture was born from a 1965 Japanese marketing campaign, not medical science. Research shows the real health benefits plateau much earlier—and intensity matters far more than you think.

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