Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

YouTube

You Do Not Need 10,000 Steps a Day

SciShow via YouTube

Overview

Coursera Flash Sale
40% Off Coursera Plus for 3 Months!
Grab it
Explore the science behind popular exercise myths and discover what research actually says about fitness routines in this 14-minute educational video. Examine whether commonly promoted exercise practices like ice baths, stretching, and heat therapy are truly supported by scientific evidence. Learn about the origins and validity of the 10,000 steps per day recommendation while gaining evidence-based insights into effective exercise strategies. Understand how to distinguish between marketing-driven fitness trends and scientifically-backed approaches to physical activity and recovery.

Syllabus

You Do Not Need 10,000 Steps a Day

Taught by

SciShow

Reviews

Start your review of You Do Not Need 10,000 Steps a Day

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.