Why Are Step Counts So Important?

In this episode of Truth Talks, we're walking the walk and talking the talking on step counts. We dive deep into why step counts play a vital role in living a healthy lifestyle and how they are such a valuable tool for reaching your fitness goals.Whether you’re aiming for weight loss, managing a fitness plateau, or simply improving your overall health, this episode breaks down the importance of taking those daily steps and provides some practical tips and tricks to help you get your steps in. Don’t forget to Subscribe for new episodes every week and join us on our journey to help you achieve a sustainable fitness lifestyle.00:00 - Intro03:03 - Understanding NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) & Its Role 04:50 - How Steps Help With Fat Loss08:55 - The Pros and Cons of Step Counts13:27 - The Importance of Steps In Maintenance & Building Phases 16:17 - Do You Really Need 10,000 Steps A Day? 20:11 - Managing Naturally High Step Counts & Other Physical Activity23:34 - Practical Strategies for Getting Steps In and Making It Part of Your Daily Routine31:37 - Summary & Final Thoughts* We did also go back and double check, and confirmed that the origins of the 10,000 steps did come from Japan. In the 60s, walking clubs used a pedometer whose name (manpo-kei) translates to 10,000 steps.*The meta-analysis study that provided guidance on step count recommendations: Daily steps and all-cause mortality: a meta-analysis of 15 international cohorts. Paluch, Amanda E et al. The Lancet Public Health, Volume 7, Issue 3, e219 - e228⭐⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us On Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⭐⭐ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Truth Talks episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⭐⭐⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply For Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⭐