Fitness tracking gadgets are getting popular and are a growing business. They claim that if one walks 10000 steps every day, but did you know this magical number was a part of a marketing campaign. Read here to know more!

1. OoWomaniya
SheCare
Her Daily Health Digest

2. Expert Says
(Page 1 of 6)
Subscribe on Whatsapp 90990 94321 for Daily Health Digestwww.oowomaniya.com
10,000 Steps A Day – A Fitness Test or
an Another Weight Loss Fad?
Fitness tracking gadgets are getting popular and
are a growing business, and according to research
firm IDC (International Data Corporation), more
than 100 million fitness devices that fit on your
wrist like a watch will be sold across the globe by
2019.
But, do you know that this magical number was
a part of a marketing campaign and it’s not
backed by real science.

3. Expert Says
(Page 2 of 6)
Subscribe on Whatsapp 90990 94321 for Daily Health Digestwww.oowomaniya.com
Yama Toki, a Japanese company, started the craze
in 1965 with the launch of a pedometer called
Manpo-Kei, which translates to the “10,000 steps
meter.” The 10,000 steps fitness routine is basically
an unofficial standard for ensuring good health and
fitness.
The truth is, there is no harm in encouraging
people to walk 10,000 steps. In fact, 10K is a nice,
even number which roughly translates to 8
kilometres.

4. Expert Says
(Page 3 of 6)
Subscribe on Whatsapp 90990 94321 for Daily Health Digestwww.oowomaniya.com
But, is the number right for you?
The thing is, every human body is different in
shape, size and it functions differently. Hence,
the result of exercising is going to variate from
person to person. It will affect every other person
distinctively.

5. Expert Says
(Page 4 of 6)
Subscribe on Whatsapp 90990 94321 for Daily Health Digestwww.oowomaniya.com
To stay fit, one is expected to stay physically active
or exercise moderately for at least 150 minutes a
week. Starting with small exercises will help you
build up your stamina. Exercises like walking are
low-impact and can reduce the risk of heart
disease, diabetes and other cardiovascular- related
illnesses.

6. Expert Says
(Page 5 of 6)
Subscribe on Whatsapp 90990 94321 for Daily Health Digestwww.oowomaniya.com
Here are some mini fitness goals you can set for
yourself:
• Decide to walk instead of driving short distances.
• Use stairs, instead of elevators.
• Go for small walks during office breaks.
• Find a walking buddy to help you stay on track.

7. Expert Says
(Page 6 of 6)
Subscribe on Whatsapp 90990 94321 for Daily Health Digestwww.oowomaniya.com
Also, a pleasant side effect of these exercises is
weight loss. In India, 21% of women aged from
15 – 49 are overweight. To keep away from
being a part of that statistic it has now become
very important to burn more calories than you
consume.
So, what are you waiting for? Get up from the
couch and pick up your walking/running shoes!

8. Thank you for being part of the
OoWomaniya Community
Subscribe Whatsapp
on 90990 94321
Download Apps