You’ve probably heard that hitting 10,000 steps a day is the key to health and longevity. Let’s step back to Japan in 1964Believe it or not, but the infamous 10,000 steps a day recommendation didn’t come from a research laboratory. Getting 10,000 steps a day can be a useful goal, and it will have a positive impact on your health. Interestingly, they found 7,000 steps a day was where health benefits were maximized. These health benefits then increase again slightly from 4,000 to 7,000 steps a day, after which the benefits start to plateau.