A Healthier Michigan Podcast

A Healthier Michigan Podcast


Is 10,000 Steps a Day Fact or Myth?

October 12, 2023

On this episode, Chuck Gaidica is joined by Marissa Jarrett, well-being coordinator for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Together, they discuss if 10,000 steps a day is the step goal we should be aiming to achieve.

In this episode of A Healthier Michigan Podcast, we explore:

  • Where 10,000 steps a day originated
  • If 10,000 steps a day is beneficial across the board, or can it vary from person to person
  • The benefits of maintaining a step goal