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10,000 was actually a fabrication. Benefits are greatest around 8700 steps.
It sounds like whoever said 10k rounded up. Doesn’t seem unreasonable imo.
And it also was never all or nothing. I keep my goal at 6000 just because 10k (i didn't know about 8700) isn't realistic for me. It's still better than what I would walk normally.
Basically the benifits of walking (on lowering all-cause mortality) sort of plateau at 8700...
10k still isn't a bad metric to strive for.
Don't be intimidated though. If you're not regularly exercising, start with a smaller goal And increase at a rate you're comfortable with. Walking is a great activity and is great for your body and easier on your knees than running.
The point is to do more than you are now.
What I appreciate about my Garmin is that it adjusts my step goals up and down to make them achievable. Miss my goal for the day? The next day is a few steps less. Hit my goal? The next is a few steps more. I get the satisfaction of reaching goals, but don't feel bad about myself if I miss.
I had no idea this was a thing, thank you!