The 10,000 Steps Myth

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In the 1980s, a low-sodium diet was seen as the gold standard for healthy behavior. In 2026, salt has been repackaged as “electrolytes” and is now cast as a core component of wellness. How did we get here?Also, an important correction: One pound of butter to one pound of potatoes ...  Show more

In today’s episode, Dylan talks about fitness trackers and how to determine if your relationship with your fitness tracker is helpful or harmful. She provides insight into some research around fitness trackers and how to assess if your fitness tracker has become an obsession. And ...  Show more

On this episode, we get right into the whirlwind of South Asian fitness. From reminiscing about high school weight rooms to now lying about my 25,000 steps a day, we explore the cultural nuances of weightlifting and muscle gain. We wrap it all up with some exclusive wellness secr ...  Show more

Chances are, you've been told you should log 10,000 steps per day on your fitness tracker. But a new study challenged that "magical" number with surprising results. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/10000-steps-flawed | Check out all the Quick and ...  Show more

Drop Your #StepCheck in the comments! In this episode, I answer your questions surrounding every major fitness myth floating around on the internet right now. Let me know what you thought of the episode!