The 10,000 Step Lie: Why Your Daily Goal is a Marketing Myth | Dr. Courtney Conley & Dr. Milica McDowell

About this episode

The episode discusses the myth of the 10,000 step rule and its implications for health and fitness.

Dr. Courtney Conley holds a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine as well as two bachelor’s degrees in Kinesiology and Human Biology. The founder and creator of Gait Happens, she has worked with professional athletic teams including the Phoenix Suns, New York Yankees, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, and Minnesota Vikings. Dr. Conley is Head of Patient Care at Total Health Solutions and Total Health Performance, premier healthcare destinations renowned for their comprehensive and science-based approach to patient care. Dr. Milica McDowell holds two Bachelor of Science degrees (Exercise Physiology and Health Promotion, (Montana State University), a master’s degree (Physical Therapy, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center), and a Doctorate degree (Physical Therapy, Idaho State University). She served as a university faculty member in Human Performance for nearly a decade, has developed numerous medical education curricula and has been an invited speaker on many national stages, including the American Physical Therapy Association and American College of Sports Medicine’s conventions. Today on the show we discuss: why the 10,000 step rule is a myth rooted…

People in this episode

Host: Doug Bopst

Guests: Dr. Courtney Conley, Dr. Milica McDowell

Topics covered

• 10,000 step rule
• walking and health
• biological necessity of walking
• micro walks
• fat loss
• mental health

Keywords

• 10,000 steps
• walking
• health
• fitness
• mental health
• fat loss
• micro walks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gait Happens, Total Health Solutions, Total Health Performance, American Physical Therapy Association, American College of Sports Medicine

Places: Phoenix Suns, New York Yankees, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings

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