Should you really walk 10,000 steps a day? Experts warn who shouldn't
Published on: Oct. 6, 2025, 6:01 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The famous 10,000-step rule wasn’t born from science—it began as a 1960s marketing idea for a Japanese pedometer. While walking is healthy, Harvard research shows that even fewer steps offer benefits. But for some, pushing to 10,000 can backfire, worsening existing health conditions or injuries. The 10,000-step myth
