Take the SHORTER Path to Dramatically Better Health

Are you tired of fitness gurus preaching the virtues of 5 AM workouts and pushing Olympic-level training regimens?

Their narrative can feel exhausting and entirely unattainable.

But before you toss in the towel completely, I’ve got news that might just put a spring back into your step.

A groundbreaking new study reveals that the key to dramatically better health might be right under your feet.

And the best part? You don’t need to be a superhuman fitness freak to reap real benefits.

Let me walk you through this game-changing research…

How many steps a day are REALLY needed to reach optimal health?

Many so-called experts land on 10,000. However, a new study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology puts a new spin on that old wisdom.

Here’s the step-by-step breakdown:

Taking just 3,967 daily steps was linked to a lower risk of death from any cause. That’s less than HALF of that daunting 10,000-step goal!

Even more surprising? A mere 2,337 steps a day could significantly lower your risk of dying from cardiovascular diseases.

But here’s the true kicker: for every additional 1,000 steps you take, your risk of death from any cause drops by a whopping 15 percent.

Plus, for every 500 extra steps, your risk of cardiovascular death drops by an additional seven percent.

Talk about a return on investment! Where else can you get those kinds of health dividends for such a small effort?

Now, if you’re like many folks, you’re ALREADY thinking up roadblocks.

Trust me, I’ve heard all the excuses over the years. The most common being “But I don’t have time to walk!” and “There’s nowhere safe to walk in my neighborhood.”

But the beauty of walking is it doesn’t require fancy equipment or expensive gym memberships. In fact, there are a number of simple ways to sneak more steps into your day:

  • Park farther away from your destination
  • Take the stairs instead of the elevator
  • Walk in place during TV commercials
  • Have walking meetings instead of sitting in a conference room
  • Use a treadmill desk or under-desk walking pad while you work
  • Take a quick stroll around the block after meals
  • Walk the dog (or borrow a neighbor’s dog and walk IT!)
  • Explore your local parks or nature trails on weekends
  • Use a steps tracker to motivate yourself
  • Join a walking group for social support

Remember, EVERY step counts.

However, you don’t need to transform into a fitness fanatic overnight. Start small, and gradually increase your daily steps for a healthier body and brain.

P.S. MORE surprising walking benefits REVEALED.

Source:

Banach, M., Lewek, J., Surma, S., Penson, P. E., Sahebkar, A., Martin, S. S., Bajraktari, G., Henein, M. Y., Reiner, Ž., & Bytyçi, I. (2023). The association between daily step count and all-cause and cardiovascular mortality: A meta-analysis. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 30(18), 1975-1985.

Dr. Scott Olson, ND

Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND

Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.

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