The 10,000 Step Myth: Time to Take a Step Back The notion that taking 10,000 steps a day is essential for heart health has become a widely accepted mantra in recent years.
This idea originated from marketing rather than scientific evidence. In the 1960s, a Japanese company introduced this arbitrary number as part of a pedometer campaign to promote their product.
Numerous studies have shown that walking benefits begin long before reaching 10,000 steps per day.