Episode Summary: Every January, millions of people fall into the same cycle: setting ambitious goals, feeling motivated for a few weeks, and then watching those resolutions fade by February, leaving behind a trail of guilt and frustration. In this episode, we dive into why the traditional resolution model is broken and how we can shift toward a more human, sustainable approach to health in 2026. We explore the science of why willpower alone fails and why sustainable systems are the true key t...
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Episode Summary: Every January, millions of people fall into the same cycle: setting ambitious goals, feeling motivated for a few weeks, and then watching those resolutions fade by February, leaving behind a trail of guilt and frustration. In this episode, we dive into why the traditional resolution model is broken and how we can shift toward a more human, sustainable approach to health in 2026. We explore the science of why willpower alone fails and why sustainable systems are the true key t...
Unpacking the 10,000 Steps Myth: What Science Really Says About Your Daily Movement for Health
Building Your Foundation: A Functional Podcast
9 minutes
5 months ago
Unpacking the 10,000 Steps Myth: What Science Really Says About Your Daily Movement for Health
Have you heard the popular health advice to "Get 10,000 steps a day"? In this episode, we dive into the surprising truth behind this widely adopted recommendation. You might be shocked to learn that the 10,000-step goal didn't originate from medical research; instead, it began as a Japanese pedometer marketing campaign in the 1960s. Despite its lack of clinical evidence, it has been widely adopted by health apps, fitness trackers, and wellness guidelines. Join us as we explore what the resear...
Building Your Foundation: A Functional Podcast
Episode Summary: Every January, millions of people fall into the same cycle: setting ambitious goals, feeling motivated for a few weeks, and then watching those resolutions fade by February, leaving behind a trail of guilt and frustration. In this episode, we dive into why the traditional resolution model is broken and how we can shift toward a more human, sustainable approach to health in 2026. We explore the science of why willpower alone fails and why sustainable systems are the true key t...
