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Evidence Behind 10,000 Steps Walking |
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| Creator | 1. Apichai Wattanapisit 2. Sanhapan Thanamee |
| Title | Evidence Behind 10,000 Steps Walking |
| Publisher | Chulalongkorn University Press |
| Publication Year | 2560 |
| Journal Title | Journal of Health Research |
| Journal Vol. | 31 |
| Journal No. | 3 |
| Page no. | 241 |
| Keyword | Health benefits, Walking, 10,000 steps walking |
| ISSN | 8574421 |
| Abstract | A recommendation to walk 10,000 steps/day is widely promoted among populations. This study aimed to review scientific evidence of 10,000 steps walking. English language articles between years 2000-2016 were searched from online databases; MEDLINE, CINAHL, and Google Scholar. The search terms were "10000 steps walking" AND "adults". Seventeen primary studies were reviewed. The studies supported benefits of 10,000 steps/day on body compositions, blood pressure and serum lipid levels. A 10,000 steps/day walking was considered as an alternative recommendation on physical activity for public health which comparable with 150 minutes/week of moderate-intensity physical activity. Various approaches included prize reinforcement, using a step counter (pedometer), family- and community-based interventions could increase a number of steps. Applying any interventions to achieve the recommendation should consider about accessibility, appropriate duration, and continuity of those approaches. |
