Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists

Answering the unanswerable: the Naked Scientists Question of the Week

Author: Dr Chris Smith

Each week we set out to solve one of the world's weirdest, wackiest, funniest and funkiest scientific puzzles. And along with the answer there's a brand new question to think about for next time...
Be a guest on this podcast

Language: en

Genres: Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Science

Contact email: Get it

Feed URL: Get it

iTunes ID: Get it

Get all podcast data

Listen Now...

Is 10,000 steps a one-goal-fits-all?
Episode 637
Friday, 31 October, 2025

John writes in wondering whether the 10,000 steps rule applies eqully to everyone, given the range of body types and fitness among the population. James Tytko wondered where the 10,000 number came from in the first place, and sought an answer to John's question with the help of Dr Raj Amarnani, Consultant in Sport, Exercise and Muscoskeletel Medicine... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists