Tag: 10000 steps myth

Medically reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) | Member, Editorial Board, Medimadad Health Editorial Team For over a decade, the 10,000-steps-per-day target has been the unofficial gold standard of everyday physical activity. It appears on fitness trackers, health apps, and wellness guidelines everywhere. Most people assume it came from medical research. It did not. […]

By Dr. Ajit Kumar

April 22, 2026June 18, 2026