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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 2 MIN

Why Si is officially GIVING UP on the 10,000 steps rule 👟

from Si, Lana & The Breakfast Club · host rova | More FM

We’ve been told for decades that 10,000 steps is the gold standard for health, but it turns out we’ve been chasing a ghost. Si dives into the very latest research from the European Congress on Obesity that completely debunks the 10k rule. There is a new "magic number" for health and weight maintenance, and it’s much more achievable than you think. The team discusses the surprising origins of the 10,000-step goal and why your fitness tracker might be setting you up for unnecessary stress. Listen in to find out what you should actually be aiming for.

Is the 10,000-step goal a lie? Si reveals new scientific research that replaces the old 10k rule with a much more realistic target for 2026

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Why Si is officially GIVING UP on the 10,000 steps rule 👟

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We’ve been told for decades that 10,000 steps is the gold standard for health, but it turns out we’ve been chasing a ghost. Si dives into the very latest research from the European Congress on Obesity that completely debunks the 10k rule. There is a...

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