Smart watches and other wearable tech have made counting steps a popular hobby. The trend has launched a debate about how many daily steps are necessary to benefit one’s health. In contrast with some fitness buffs, Dr. Cindy Lin says that number of steps does not have to be 10,000.
The bottom line for setting movement goals: The more, the better.
0:07 Setting a personalized goal
0:56 Going beyond a step count
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