Evidence Behind 10,000 Steps Walking

Authors

  • Apichai Wattanapisit School of Medicine, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80161, Thailand
  • Sanhapan Thanamee Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand

Keywords:

Health benefits, Walking, 10,000 steps walking

Abstract

A recommendation to walk 10,000 steps/day is widely promoted among populations. This study aimed to review scientific evidence of 10,000 steps walking. English language articles between years 2000-2016 were searched from online databases; MEDLINE, CINAHL, and Google Scholar.  The search terms were “10000 steps walking” AND “adults”. Seventeen primary studies were reviewed. The studies supported benefits of 10,000 steps/day on body compositions, blood pressure and serum lipid levels. A 10,000 steps/day walking was considered as an alternative recommendation on physical activity for public health which comparable with 150 minutes/week of moderate-intensity physical activity. Various approaches included prize reinforcement, using a step counter (pedometer), family- and community-based interventions could increase a number of steps. Applying any interventions to achieve the recommendation should consider about accessibility, appropriate duration, and continuity of those approaches.

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Wattanapisit, A., & Thanamee, S. (2017). Evidence Behind 10,000 Steps Walking. Journal of Health Research, 31(3), 241–248. Retrieved from https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jhealthres/article/view/89095

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