What ‘10,000 Steps a Day’ Gets Right (and Wrong) About Health and Weight
Self Magazine | 02.02.2026 22:30
If you’ve ever tracked your steps with a wearable fitness tracker, a smartwatch, or the pedometer built into your phone, you likely have, at one point or another, strived to reach 10,000 steps a day. After all, it’s often hailed as the gold standard for daily movement goals. It’s a solid round number that somehow feels both achievable and momentous, helping you improve overall health, burn calories, and possibly even boost longevity.
