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132. The Science of Walking

We've all heard that we should be getting 10,00 steps a day - But is this backed up by science? How many steps do we actually need to see benefits for our health? Luke takes us through the latest science that suggests less than half of that figure may be enough to reduce your risk of dying.

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07.00 31 Aug 2023


132. The Science of Walking



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07.00 31 Aug 2023


We've all heard that we should be getting 10,00 steps a day - But is this backed up by science? How many steps do we actually need to see benefits for our health? Luke takes us through the latest science that suggests less than half of that figure may be enough to reduce your risk of dying.


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