Summary Do you really need to walk 10,000 steps a day? And 17 other fitness ‘rules’, tackled by the experts | Fitness | The Guardian amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.org
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Experts challenge commonly held fitness beliefs, such as the notion that walking 10,000 steps daily is essential for optimal health.
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- Stretching before and after exercise does not necessarily reduce the risk of injury.
- Gentle movement, such as a light jog, can increase body temperature and make muscles more flexible without the need for stretching.
- Working out can strengthen the back and prevent injury, even for those with everyday back pain.
- Consuming protein immediately after a workout is not necessary; total daily consumption is more important.
- Walking 10,000 steps per day is not necessary for optimal health, although walking is beneficial.
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Experts debunk 18 fitness rules, including the belief that walking 10,000 steps a day is necessary for optimal health.
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The Guardian article debunks 18 fitness rules and provides expert opinions on their validity. One of the rules debunked is the idea that walking 10,000 steps a day is necessary for optimal health. The article clarifies that while walking is beneficial
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