Do you really need to take 10, 000 steps a day - Shannon Odell
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Date: 2025-01-11
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tenshinjan9984
I used to walk a lot almost every day because I had to since I was living in a rural area. I was feeling great. When I reached 24 yo, I moved to an apartment in the city, bought a car and started working from home, it was my downfall from there, started feeling depressed because I was gaining weight, my body and mind were not as fast and active as in the previous years. Almost a year after I had this new life, I started to feel a lot of pain in my lower back and right leg, turns out it was a bulging disc. Note that I don't go to the gym nor lift heavy stuff, my life at that time was being seated on a chair in front of a desk 8-10 hours a day and then going to the couch to play video games. Well, I went to see several doctors, and had some MRI scans. All Drs. agree that my sedentary lifestyle and the fact of being seated all day were the main cause of my health problems. At the beginning I doubted their conclusion, but one day after I got tired of taking painkillers and not seeing any improvement, I decided to start going in person to the office and taking walks at the park, I tried to walk as much as I could to see if I would stop the pain, and guess what. they were right. A year has passed since the day I started walking, and I can confidently say that around 90% of the back and leg pain has stopped. I also look and feel better mentally and physically. I know it's difficult sometimes but to be moving constantly is an underestimated solution to a lot of problems that the every day person can have.
Walk more.
Aaron. 26.
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I used to walk a lot almost every day because I had to since I was living in a rural area. I was feeling great. When I reached 24 yo, I moved to an apartment in the city, bought a car and started working from home, it was my downfall from there, started feeling depressed because I was gaining weight, my body and mind were not as fast and active as in the previous years. Almost a year after I had this new life, I started to feel a lot of pain in my lower back and right leg, turns out it was a bulging disc. Note that I don't go to the gym nor lift heavy stuff, my life at that time was being seated on a chair in front of a desk 8-10 hours a day and then going to the couch to play video games. Well, I went to see several doctors, and had some MRI scans. All Drs. agree that my sedentary lifestyle and the fact of being seated all day were the main cause of my health problems. At the beginning I doubted their conclusion, but one day after I got tired of taking painkillers and not seeing any improvement, I decided to start going in person to the office and taking walks at the park, I tried to walk as much as I could to see if I would stop the pain, and guess what. they were right. A year has passed since the day I started walking, and I can confidently say that around 90% of the back and leg pain has stopped. I also look and feel better mentally and physically. I know it's difficult sometimes but to be moving constantly is an underestimated solution to a lot of problems that the every day person can have.
Walk more.
Aaron. 26.
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warmdatastudio
does anybody have tips on how to not dread daily walks because of boredom: D I really like walking (by myself and mindfully, with or without music/audiobooks etc, and want to make it a daily habit again this year, but as an ad(h)d person, I just dread it so much, because I'm so bored with the scenery of my current town. It's rather small, I've already walked everywhere I feel comfortable many times and while I mostly do enjoy it WHILE doing it, the thought of going out into this boring town, or rather, having to walk the same old roads again and again is SUCH a big hurdle and turn-off, that it stops me from doing it, way too much (that sounds so silly and dramatic, I wish I was joking it truly is an internal battle everytime, even though I really want to do it and am so happy and feel great every time I actually do it. I'm grateful to be able to walk and don't want to take it for granted until its too late maybe. I just don't really have ideas anymore on how to handle this intense dread atm. does anyone have or has had a similar experience I know just do it probably is the truest and easiest advice, but for me it's also the hardest one at the same time! haha any tips or personal experiences would be highly appreciated! (:
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does anybody have tips on how to not dread daily walks because of boredom: D I really like walking (by myself and mindfully, with or without music/audiobooks etc, and want to make it a daily habit again this year, but as an ad(h)d person, I just dread it so much, because I'm so bored with the scenery of my current town. It's rather small, I've already walked everywhere I feel comfortable many times and while I mostly do enjoy it WHILE doing it, the thought of going out into this boring town, or rather, having to walk the same old roads again and again is SUCH a big hurdle and turn-off, that it stops me from doing it, way too much (that sounds so silly and dramatic, I wish I was joking it truly is an internal battle everytime, even though I really want to do it and am so happy and feel great every time I actually do it. I'm grateful to be able to walk and don't want to take it for granted until its too late maybe. I just don't really have ideas anymore on how to handle this intense dread atm. does anyone have or has had a similar experience I know just do it probably is the truest and easiest advice, but for me it's also the hardest one at the same time! haha any tips or personal experiences would be highly appreciated! (:
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davidgreely5797
Start by walking 2. 5 minutes out from your starting point, then back for a 5 minute total. Do that the first week every day. Add 20 % more time weekly so week 2 is 6 minutes, week 3 is 7. 2 minutes, etc. This will allow your body to slowly and safely adjust. Before you know it you'll be walking 20 minutes a day! I got this recommendation from a PT. most people overdo it too soon when starting a walking program. Its about time walking, not steps. The recommendation from health experts is a time recommendation. working up to 20 minutes of walking a day will hit that time goal. Hope this helps, its helping me!
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Start by walking 2. 5 minutes out from your starting point, then back for a 5 minute total. Do that the first week every day. Add 20 % more time weekly so week 2 is 6 minutes, week 3 is 7. 2 minutes, etc. This will allow your body to slowly and safely adjust. Before you know it you'll be walking 20 minutes a day! I got this recommendation from a PT. most people overdo it too soon when starting a walking program. Its about time walking, not steps. The recommendation from health experts is a time recommendation. working up to 20 minutes of walking a day will hit that time goal. Hope this helps, its helping me!
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mordhojpatel6522
i remember this one time i felt completely stuck, like no matter what i did, life just wasn’t moving forward. i tried everythingmanifestation journals, vision boards, all that stuffbut it felt like i was missing something. then i stumbled across this book, Vibrations of Manifestation by Alex Lane, and it hit different. it wasn’t just about manifesting; it was about understanding the energy i was putting out into the world. honestly, it changed everything. if you’re feeling stuck too, you might want to check out this book.
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i remember this one time i felt completely stuck, like no matter what i did, life just wasn’t moving forward. i tried everythingmanifestation journals, vision boards, all that stuffbut it felt like i was missing something. then i stumbled across this book, Vibrations of Manifestation by Alex Lane, and it hit different. it wasn’t just about manifesting; it was about understanding the energy i was putting out into the world. honestly, it changed everything. if you’re feeling stuck too, you might want to check out this book.
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tonymnQuan
I'm a big believer in daily walking. We're made for it. Before we domesticated animals I'm sure humans took long walks on a daily basis. There are times when I'm walking that my stride feels perfect like I'm singing and the mild aerobic effect sustanied for a few hours has got to be extremely beneficial. I'm 68, but no one thinks I'm that old. I try to walk outdoors on fairly rugged terrain so body and mind are equally engaged. I'm not a fan of exercise equipment where the mind zones out (ditto that for electronic devices.
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I'm a big believer in daily walking. We're made for it. Before we domesticated animals I'm sure humans took long walks on a daily basis. There are times when I'm walking that my stride feels perfect like I'm singing and the mild aerobic effect sustanied for a few hours has got to be extremely beneficial. I'm 68, but no one thinks I'm that old. I try to walk outdoors on fairly rugged terrain so body and mind are equally engaged. I'm not a fan of exercise equipment where the mind zones out (ditto that for electronic devices.
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milanthapa5859
so there was this period in my life when i kept attracting the wrong people, wrong opportunities, everything just feltoff. i couldn’t figure out why it kept happening. then one day, a friend mentioned a book called Vibrations of Manifestation by Alex Lane, saying it helped them see the patterns they didn’t even realize they had. i decided to give it a read, and wow, it opened my eyes to how much my own energy was shaping my life. seriously, this book is something else.
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so there was this period in my life when i kept attracting the wrong people, wrong opportunities, everything just feltoff. i couldn’t figure out why it kept happening. then one day, a friend mentioned a book called Vibrations of Manifestation by Alex Lane, saying it helped them see the patterns they didn’t even realize they had. i decided to give it a read, and wow, it opened my eyes to how much my own energy was shaping my life. seriously, this book is something else.
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ted_ed
i used to think manifesting was all about repeating affirmations and hoping for the best. i tried it for months andnothing. i was so frustrated. then i heard about this book, Vibrations of Manifestation by Alex Lane, and how it breaks down the science and energy behind manifestation. it’s like it flipped a switch in my brain. once i started applying what i learned, things started falling into place like never before. worth checking out if you’re serious about manifesting.
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i used to think manifesting was all about repeating affirmations and hoping for the best. i tried it for months andnothing. i was so frustrated. then i heard about this book, Vibrations of Manifestation by Alex Lane, and how it breaks down the science and energy behind manifestation. it’s like it flipped a switch in my brain. once i started applying what i learned, things started falling into place like never before. worth checking out if you’re serious about manifesting.
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panchunyk
a while back, i hit a point where i felt like everything was out of my control. i kept wondering why other people seemed to get what they wanted while i was stuck in the same place. then i came across this book called Vibrations of Manifestation by Alex Lane. i wasn’t expecting much, but the way it explains the connection between your energy and the life you create it blew my mind. it’s not just a book, it’s like a blueprint for turning your life around.
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a while back, i hit a point where i felt like everything was out of my control. i kept wondering why other people seemed to get what they wanted while i was stuck in the same place. then i came across this book called Vibrations of Manifestation by Alex Lane. i wasn’t expecting much, but the way it explains the connection between your energy and the life you create it blew my mind. it’s not just a book, it’s like a blueprint for turning your life around.
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ted_ed
I'm a 34-year-old female and I lead a pretty sedentary lifestyle. I want to incorporate some exercise into my life, and walking seems like the perfect one! This video really is really inspiring. But recently, every time I try to fast-walk, the front lower part of my leg (shin bone) starts to hurt really bad. I need to take breaks to let the burning pain die down before resuming the walk. Anyone knows what could be causing it Has anyone else experienced it
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I'm a 34-year-old female and I lead a pretty sedentary lifestyle. I want to incorporate some exercise into my life, and walking seems like the perfect one! This video really is really inspiring. But recently, every time I try to fast-walk, the front lower part of my leg (shin bone) starts to hurt really bad. I need to take breaks to let the burning pain die down before resuming the walk. Anyone knows what could be causing it Has anyone else experienced it
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derrickmurray3782
AI comment. The idea of walking 10, 000 steps a day originated from a marketing campaign in Japan in the 1960s,
The Manpo-kei: The Japanese company Manpo-kei created the first commercial pedometer, which translates to 10, 000 steps meter. The name was chosen for its catchy sound.
The Japanese character for 10, 000 resembles a person walking.
You do not have to do 10, 000 steps a day, just do what you can, its better than nothing.
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AI comment. The idea of walking 10, 000 steps a day originated from a marketing campaign in Japan in the 1960s,
The Manpo-kei: The Japanese company Manpo-kei created the first commercial pedometer, which translates to 10, 000 steps meter. The name was chosen for its catchy sound.
The Japanese character for 10, 000 resembles a person walking.
You do not have to do 10, 000 steps a day, just do what you can, its better than nothing.
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sarahdawson975
I live in a non walkable city and I work from home. There’s barely anything to walk to where I live which makes getting enough steps a challenge. I went back to Boston in December and got 15-20k steps easily. I’ve gained about 40 pounds since leaving Boston years ago: ( Walkability really makes a huge difference. I’m now just walking around my neighborhood most days but I’m getting more like 7-8k steps in a good day: (
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I live in a non walkable city and I work from home. There’s barely anything to walk to where I live which makes getting enough steps a challenge. I went back to Boston in December and got 15-20k steps easily. I’ve gained about 40 pounds since leaving Boston years ago: ( Walkability really makes a huge difference. I’m now just walking around my neighborhood most days but I’m getting more like 7-8k steps in a good day: (
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ted_ed
To promote a good health live style they could also do what we do in my city. We have what's called in Spanish calle recreativa (I'm from Rosario, Argentina) which is literally translated as recreative street and what happens it that every Sunday from 7am to 12am the city's council shut off the whole main roads and avenues of the city so people can go with little children, walking, skating, doing picnics and riding bikes all around
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To promote a good health live style they could also do what we do in my city. We have what's called in Spanish calle recreativa (I'm from Rosario, Argentina) which is literally translated as recreative street and what happens it that every Sunday from 7am to 12am the city's council shut off the whole main roads and avenues of the city so people can go with little children, walking, skating, doing picnics and riding bikes all around
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lancelovecraft5913
Last night i was planning on taking the bus home after visiting the grocery store bc my backpack was full of soup cans, juice in glass bottles, peanut butter oat milk etc. it was the heaviest my backpack had been.
The bus however got caught behind a long freight train before it could pick me up. so i hoofed it 2 miles up hill back home with that burdensome backpack. I was wondering if there was any benefit to that
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Last night i was planning on taking the bus home after visiting the grocery store bc my backpack was full of soup cans, juice in glass bottles, peanut butter oat milk etc. it was the heaviest my backpack had been.
The bus however got caught behind a long freight train before it could pick me up. so i hoofed it 2 miles up hill back home with that burdensome backpack. I was wondering if there was any benefit to that
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kfam5445
I always say I'm not an outdoor person to friends, but only because cities really don't give that accessibility. Why would I drive 20 mins to hike I visited Vancouver before and the video is true; the walk paths, lush trees, pier, and nearby park made it so enjoyable to take a stroll that I'd walk outside everyday if I lived near a place like that.
Alas, my new walking pad under my standing desk at my office will do for now.
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I always say I'm not an outdoor person to friends, but only because cities really don't give that accessibility. Why would I drive 20 mins to hike I visited Vancouver before and the video is true; the walk paths, lush trees, pier, and nearby park made it so enjoyable to take a stroll that I'd walk outside everyday if I lived near a place like that.
Alas, my new walking pad under my standing desk at my office will do for now.
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Radha_Krishna_9150
i remember this one night i was scrolling aimlessly, feeling like i had hit rock bottom. it felt like nothing i wanted was ever going to happen for me. i don’t know why, but i clicked on this link about the book Vibrations of Manifestation by Alex Lane, and something about it drew me in. the more i read, the more i felt like it was written just for me. it’s wild how much a single book can change your perspective.
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i remember this one night i was scrolling aimlessly, feeling like i had hit rock bottom. it felt like nothing i wanted was ever going to happen for me. i don’t know why, but i clicked on this link about the book Vibrations of Manifestation by Alex Lane, and something about it drew me in. the more i read, the more i felt like it was written just for me. it’s wild how much a single book can change your perspective.
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sainttacobell7264
You know whats crazy Im a car guy and i absolutely love driving. But i also like the idea of living in a walkable city. If i were to live in one, id probably drive on the weekends to a nice winding road on the outskirts of town just to keep my hobbies but id absolutely be happy walking daily. Sadly i don’t live in a walkable city so i have to suffer in traffic every single day. It really is sometimes about balance
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You know whats crazy Im a car guy and i absolutely love driving. But i also like the idea of living in a walkable city. If i were to live in one, id probably drive on the weekends to a nice winding road on the outskirts of town just to keep my hobbies but id absolutely be happy walking daily. Sadly i don’t live in a walkable city so i have to suffer in traffic every single day. It really is sometimes about balance
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mermaidzombie23
I'm 37 - not old but not young. I have always avoided getting a car and taking public transport when possible and walking everywhere. I still get asked for id, I have a lot more energy than other people my age who don't walk. My city isn't the safest but I manage. Walking is the best thing you can do for yourself, I listen to music and yes sometimes I don't feel like doing it but I feel so much better than when I don't
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I'm 37 - not old but not young. I have always avoided getting a car and taking public transport when possible and walking everywhere. I still get asked for id, I have a lot more energy than other people my age who don't walk. My city isn't the safest but I manage. Walking is the best thing you can do for yourself, I listen to music and yes sometimes I don't feel like doing it but I feel so much better than when I don't
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SageLucas
Yea, except not all people are equal, and not all people are capable of this. I have lumbarisation, from birth according to my doctor. Some days I can walk 5000 steps without issue, some days I have such bad back pain after even 1000 steps to the point I'm willing to sit on the ground. It's not that simple to just exercise. And I'm 6'2 and about 70kg, I can only imagine how much worse it would be if I would be heavier.
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Yea, except not all people are equal, and not all people are capable of this. I have lumbarisation, from birth according to my doctor. Some days I can walk 5000 steps without issue, some days I have such bad back pain after even 1000 steps to the point I'm willing to sit on the ground. It's not that simple to just exercise. And I'm 6'2 and about 70kg, I can only imagine how much worse it would be if I would be heavier.
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SomeGuyFromUtah
This started as a health video then just went full political.
Whether or not we have to go out of our way to walk is a totally separate issue from the benefits of walking. Many people choose not to prioritize it even though they could easily incorporate it into their lives. It's impractical to think everyone in the world should have the ability to walk to work etc.
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This started as a health video then just went full political.
Whether or not we have to go out of our way to walk is a totally separate issue from the benefits of walking. Many people choose not to prioritize it even though they could easily incorporate it into their lives. It's impractical to think everyone in the world should have the ability to walk to work etc.
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CarnifaxMachine
Think about it this way: our hunter-gatherer ancestors were probably walking daily, to go on a hunt, gather berries, seek shelter, or gather building/crafting materials. Evolution wants to reward that positively-adaptive behavior, so it improves both physical and mental health. Being sedentary is going against hundreds of thousands of ingrained evolutionary habit.
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Think about it this way: our hunter-gatherer ancestors were probably walking daily, to go on a hunt, gather berries, seek shelter, or gather building/crafting materials. Evolution wants to reward that positively-adaptive behavior, so it improves both physical and mental health. Being sedentary is going against hundreds of thousands of ingrained evolutionary habit.
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