Episode Overview

"Should I be getting 10,000 steps a day?" It's a question we hear all the time and in today's episode, we're giving it the deep dive it deserves. Annie and Jen are cutting through the noise on this trendy number, sharing what the science actually says, and why this goal might be helpful for some and totally unhelpful for others.

You'll hear personal stories, science-backed insight, and most importantly, practical strategies to help you move more without guilt, perfectionism, or unrealistic standards.

If you've ever set a step goal and then felt like a failure for not hitting it, this one's for you.

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Key Points

• Where the 10,000-step rule actually comes from (spoiler: it's not science)
• What research says about steps and health outcomes
• The best way to set a realistic, sustainable step goal
• How to reduce sedentary time without obsessing over numbers