Dear Friends, 

The goal of walking 10,000 steps a day has become a mantra around the world as of today. But the surprising fact is that there was no medical research behind this magic number in the beginning.

In 1965, a walking device called the "Manbo-kei" was introduced in Japan. It means "10,000 steps per meter" in Japanese. Created as a mere marketing ploy to attract people, this number has become a global health goal over time.

However, modern medical studies have begun to examine the real benefits behind these numbers. In particular, studies published in the prestigious medical journal JAMA have linked the number of steps taken and a person's life expectancy. According to the study, it was found that people who walked up to 12,000 steps a day had a 65 percent lower risk of all-cause mortality compared to those who walked just 4,000 steps a day.

Going beyond the 10,000 target and going up to 12,000 is the most effective in reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer.

At the same time, one thing that many people worry about is the speed of walking. The question arises whether it is how fast we walk or how far we walk that matters.

According to modern scientific data, the total number of steps we take in a day is directly related to longevity, rather than the speed at which we walk.

Whether you walk slowly or run fast, reaching that 12,000 target determines the overall health of your body.

At the same time, sprinting, a fast 100-meter run, also has many benefits. When sprinting, the heart beats very fast and pumps blood to all parts of the body with high pressure. This increases the heart's 'stroke volume', the amount of blood the heart pumps in one beat. This not only normalizes the heart rate, but also improves the elasticity of the arteries.

Moreover, high-speed running dramatically increases the body's ability to use oxygen (VO2 Max). This increases one's stamina and speeds up metabolism.

Even if you can't reach the goal of 12,000 right away, start with 4,000. According to medical studies, data shows that people who walk less than 4,000 steps have a higher risk of heart disease and premature death than others. When you walk less than 4,000 steps, the way the body handles sugar and fat in the blood slows down. This causes the development of 'Insulin Resistance'.

When you touch the number 7,000 to 9,000, it helps to keep blood pressure and sugar levels under control.

From this, when you reach the level of 10,000 - 12,000, the capacity of your heart and lungs becomes very strong.

This protects you from various diseases like a shield.

So, let's move towards this very achievable goal.

Decide how many steps you are going to take today and do it!

Have a great day!