The Simple Way to Double Your Daily Steps
Some of the most powerful health advice is so basic, many people tune it out.
“Take more daily steps” is a perfect example. For lots of folks, it sounds too simple and easy to work.
But the science is hard to argue with: Every additional 1,000 steps you take per day lowers your risk of dying—from any cause—by 12 percent, according to a meta-analysis published in Sports Medicine.¹
That holds true whether you’re starting from 3,000 steps or already getting 10,000. Almost everyone has room to benefit.
So why is “take more steps” so easy to dismiss?
There’s a psychological quirk at play: People tend to favor novel or complex solutions over simple, well-established ones.
The allure of something “new” or “sophisticated” often feels more exciting and motivating—even if it’s harder to stick with or hasn’t been shown to be as effective.
If you can relate, here’s a challenge: Instead of brushing off the basics, try doubling down on them. Not by overhauling your day or blocking off hours you don’t have—but by taking advantage of the opportunities you usually ignore.
One friend of mine literally added 10,000 steps to each day after adopting this approach. I’ll show you what he did.
