GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Steps Count Duration Statistics
A summary statistic indicating the average number of steps taken over a specific duration of time.
In this post, we will explore a wide range of statistics related to daily step counts and their impact on health and longevity. From the average number of steps taken by individuals in different countries to the health benefits associated with specific step counts, we will dive into the data to understand the importance of staying active and reaching various step milestones. So, lace up your shoes and let’s get moving towards a deeper understanding of the role of steps in our everyday lives.
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"A study found that the average American takes 4,774 steps per day."
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"Japanese adults were the most active in a worldwide poll, walking an average of 7,168 steps per day."
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"Sedentary people take around 2,000 to 3,000 steps/day on average."
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"For adults, 150 minutes of moderate activity per week (or about 7000-8000 steps) is considered healthy."
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"Individuals with over 5000 steps per day are considered 'active'."
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"Someone with an 'active and healthy lifestyle' typically steps between 7,000 and 13,000 times a day."
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"Walking 10,000 steps is approximately equal to walking 5 miles."
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"People who averaged 8,000 steps/day have a 51% lower risk of death from all causes compared with those who took 4,000 steps/day."
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"Walking 15,000 steps (approximately 7 miles) per day was found to eliminate metabolic syndrome completely."
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"Walking at 3.5 miles per hour (a brisk walk) can burn between 314 and 469 calories in one hour, depending on your weight."
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"You would need to walk 7 hours to burn off a Super Sized Coke, fry, and Big Mac."
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"On average, it takes a person around 2000 steps to walk one mile."
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"Daily step counts decrease with age, from about 9,000 in adults aged 20–29 years to about 4,500 in adults aged 60–69 years."
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"Older adults (over age 60) who walked 4,000 to 7,999 steps/day had a 41% reduction in mortality compared to those who took 2,000 steps/day."
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"In a 2017 study, researchers found that office workers who used sit-stand desks increased their daily steps by 1,000, on average."
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"A 1-hour walk can increase life expectancy by 2 hours."
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"Walking at a brisk pace can lower the risk of high blood pressure and high cholesterol by as much as 50%."
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"You would need to walk around 38 hours without stopping to lose a single pound through exercise alone."
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"Those who take between 5,000 and 7,499 steps/day have a 30% lower risk of death."
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"Walking 6000 steps per day may improve knee arthritis symptoms."
Jannik Lindner
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