Using Step Counts to Prescribe Physical Activity: What Is the Optimal Dose?

Benjamin D. Washburn; Joseph M. Ihm

doi:10.1249/JSR.0000000000000868

Using Step Counts to Prescribe Physical Activity: What Is the Optimal Dose?

Benjamin D. Washburn, Joseph M. Ihm^*

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Abstract

An activity goal of 10,000 steps per day is widely known but was not initially developed based on scientific evidence. The last several years have seen an increase in both the availability of consumer-based step counting devices and research examining the link between daily step counts and various health outcomes. Daily step counts are an intuitive metric of physical activity and are useful for goal-setting and motivating behavioral change. This article reviews the current evidence for daily step counts as related to common health conditions to determine activity goals to prescribe to patients, and also discusses factors to consider when counseling patients on physical activity.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	402-409
Number of pages	8
Journal	Current Sports Medicine Reports
Volume	20
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1249/JSR.0000000000000868
State	Published - 2021
Externally published	Yes

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