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EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 7 MIN

Rerun: Should You Be Hitting 10,000 Steps a Day?

from Fit to Work

We've been hearing the "10,000 steps a day" adage for decades now—but where does that number come from?In today's episode, I share the origins of this popular fitness goal and offer you some accessible alternatives if hitting a five-digit footfall count each day just doesn't work for you. Spoiler alert: you definitely don't need to feel bad about that.Listen in to find out:Why 10,000 steps isn't the be-all-end-all;Small, simple ways you can still get more movement into your workdays.Get the transcript: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/63b33764cfb45e2e67e04da2/t/6929ea469a33801497b03c43/1764354630117/FTW+Ep+2+Transcript.pdfSubscribe to the newsletter: https://www.shannonkirk.ca/newsletter

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