8,000 steps a day versus 4,000 was linked to a 51% lower risk of death in one study.
That’s “all-cause mortality”:
dying from any cause during the follow-up period.
A massive association for something we’ve made ridiculously easy to avoid 🫠
Drive everywhere.
Sit at work.
Order food.
Collapse on the sofa.
You can get through an entire day barely moving.
Comfortable? Yes.
But not exactly a great way to look after yourself.
Let’s
#CutTheBS.
Movement needs a regular place in your day, beyond the occasional workout.
Build toward 8,000+ steps, starting from where YOU are.
Roughly 1,000 steps takes 10 minutes of walking, depending on your pace.
If you’re doing 3,000–4,000 already, that’s around 40–50 extra minutes spread throughout your day.
Here’s how to fit them in 👇
➡️ Take the stairs when you can. Only 2% of people take the stairs!
➡️ Park farther from the entrance.
➡️ Walk for 10-30 minutes during your lunch.
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