The Truth about Step Goals (and Why They Matter)

We’ve all heard the magic numbers for daily steps…typically 10,000, but sometimes 8,000, 9,800, or even 12,000. 

But with so many options, what’s the real goal here? And, more importantly, why does it matter? If I can understand why something is valuable, it fuels my motivation. 

So here’s something fun to know: the “10,000 steps” goal actually started as a Japanese marketing campaign for a pedometer ahead of the 1964 Olympics!