10,000 steps ka number itna famous ho gaya hai ki log sochte hain isse kam gaya to health kharab. Interesting fact – ye number science se nahi, ek old marketing campaign se popular hua tha. Science bolti hai: “more than nothing, consistently” wins.
Agar tum abhi sirf 2–3,000 steps daily karte ho, to 10,000 direct jump unrealistic lag sakta hai. First goal simple ho sakta hai – average ko 5,000 tak lane ka. Phir few weeks baad 7,000, phir agar life allow kare to 8–10k. Har extra 1–2k steps bhi heart, mood, blood sugar ke liye helpful hote hain.
Quality bhi matter karti hai. Sirf ghar me idhar-udhar slow walk se bhi counter badhega, lekin thoda brisk pace, stairs, outdoor walk se cardio benefit zyada milta hai. Sitting streaks todne ke liye har hour chhota stroll bohot kaam aata hai.
Kuch log ke liye joint issues, job nature, ya caregiving responsibilities ke wajah se 10k daily practical nahi. Woh log smaller but regular movement, plus strength training se bhi bohot health gain kar sakte hain.
Bottom line – steps ko guide samjho, judgement tool nahi. Apne starting point se aage badho, kisi aur ke perfect number se compare mat karo.
