Step Up or Step Back? Is 10,000 Steps Right for You?

Step Up or Step Back? Is 10,000 Steps Right for You?

The 10,000-step rule—does it apply to you?

If you spend most of your day sitting in an office for 8+ hours, it's time to get moving! I highly recommend standing up every 40 minutes, stretching, and taking short walks. If you live in a rural or suburban area where driving is the norm, then making an effort to hit 10,000 steps or more is a game-changer for your health and energy levels!

But what about runners?

If you're consistently logging miles every week, you don’t necessarily need to chase 10,000 steps. On rest days, adding in extra steps through functional movement or recovery walks can be beneficial, but when you're racking up mileage, sometimes staying off your feet more can actually enhance performance!

Exercise- competitive runner

This goes for my recreational and competitive athletes too

—especially those in high-impact sports like basketball, soccer, tennis, football and rugby. In soccer games you run roughly 8 miles. In basketball you run roughly 2.5 to 3 miles. Every step you take counts, but smart movement matters even more. In football 1.5 to 2 miles. All of these sports require you to apply two to three times your body weight of force into the ground, over and over again.

Exercise - Soccer

Conserving energy may be the better option - where it matters most can give you the edge in performance!

Plus, burning approximately 500 calories from 10,000 steps (depending on height and weight) is a great way to stay active without draining yourself before game time. so, is 10,000 steps for you? If you're mostly sedentary—absolutely!

If you're an athlete—maybe! The key is to know your data, move with intention and give your body what it needs

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