Hunter Bennett
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Forget 10,000 steps a day: Science says this is how many you really need (opens the original)
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You’ve probably heard that hitting 10,000 steps a day is the key to health and longevity. This magic number feels like a medical rule, handed down by doctors across the globe. But where did it come from? And is it even true? Believe it or not, but the infamous 10,000 steps a day recommendation didn’t come from a research laboratory. In fact, it is not scientific at all. It came from a Japanese pedometer called the manpo-kei which translates to “10,000-step meter”. This pedometer went on sale jus
Forget 10,000 steps a day: Science says this is how many you really need (opens the original)
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You’ve probably heard that hitting 10,000 steps a day is the key to health and longevity. This magic number feels like a medical rule, handed down by doctors across the globe. But where did it come from? And is it even true? Believe it or not, but the infamous 10,000 steps a day recommendation didn’t come from a research laboratory. In fact, it is not scientific at all. It came from a Japanese pedometer called the manpo-kei which translates to “10,000-step meter”. This pedometer went on sale jus
Forget 10,000 steps a day: Science says this is how many you really need (opens the original)
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Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. You’ve probably heard that hitting 10,000 steps a day is the key to health and longevity. This magic number feels like a medical rule, handed down by doctors across the globe. But where did it come from? And is it even true? Believe it or not, but the infamous 10,000 steps a day recommendation didn’t come from a research laboratory. In fact, it is not scientific at all. It ca
The surprising smell that can improve workout performance and make leg day easier (opens the original)
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Simply smelling chocolate can boost your gym workout, according to a recent study that’s generated headlines around the world. Sniffing chocolate could make your leg day workout easier, even on an empty stomach. Sniff chocolate, do more reps without trying harder! We’re not even kidding. It’s a psychobiology thing. But is all this too good to be true? Does the research check out? I’m an exercise scientist and here’s my verdict. The study recruited 23 young men who had been doing resistance train
The surprising smell that can improve workout performance and make leg day easier (opens the original)
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Simply smelling chocolate can boost your gym workout, according to a recent study that’s generated headlines around the world. Sniffing chocolate could make your leg day workout easier, even on an empty stomach. Sniff chocolate, do more reps without trying harder! We’re not even kidding. It’s a psychobiology thing. But is all this too good to be true? Does the research check out? I’m an exercise scientist and here’s my verdict. The study recruited 23 young men who had been doing resistance train
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