7,000 Steps, Not 10,000: What the Landmark Lancet Study Actually Found
A landmark 2025 Lancet Public Health systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis found that 7,000 daily steps—not the widely promoted 10,000-step goal—provides most of the measurable health benefits for adults. Discover where the 10,000-step myth originated, what modern science actually shows, and how many steps you should realistically aim for based on your age, health, and lifestyle.