We were told, "Take 10,000 steps, and you won't get sick." This phrase stems from the popular belief that walking at least 10,000 steps a day can keep you healthy and increase your life. However, modern science has given new insights and revelations that lead us to look at daily step counts in a more rational way.
Embrace "scientific walking" and let the number of steps depend
Just recently, a study in The Lancet on the link between daily steps and health came to an unexpected conclusion: 7,000 to 9,000 steps a day was effective enough to reduce mortality, and more than that showed no additional significant benefit. Suddenly, the seemingly deified 10,000 steps number is no longer so sacrosanct, and we are moving towards a new era of "right steps".
The wisdom of "tailoring": Not everyone needs to walk 10,000 steps
We must not forget that everyone's physical condition is different, just as clothes should be "tailored", and walking should also be "according to one's ability". Age, physical fitness, and daily activity affect step count. Why limit ourselves to 10,000 steps? If 7,000 steps is a celebration of health, what's the point of continuing to walk?
As soon as the brain hole is opened, the number of steps is no longer a constraint
Imagine a world where step counting is no longer a simple count of steps, but a real-time adjustment of the recommended number of steps based on your heart rate, weight, and even the air quality of the day. Instead of mechanically reminding you to "walk 10,000 steps" every day, your smartwatch is like a caring personal trainer who makes recommendations based on your physical condition: 5,000 steps are enough if the weather is bad today; Or, if you're energetic today, why not take on the 12,000 steps?
Step out of the new horizon of health
With the continuous development of technology and medicine, health guidelines are constantly being updated. In the world of steps, we are moving towards a comprehensive, integrated and personalized direction. The Lancet's research reminds us that we should not blindly pursue 10,000 steps, but rather listen to our bodies than glue to the numbers on our watches.
That's right, we may need a new catchphrase: "Take 7,000 steps and live more comfortably." "When you walk, relax and enjoy the scenery along the way, and sometimes, it's not the end that really matters, it's the journey.
To sum up, the pace of science is not a static number, but a flexible and changeable concept. It adapts to each individual and shows us a broader vision of health. Stripped of the shackles of numbers, we will find that the secret of health may be hidden in the comfortable step.