Ep 031 - One Step, Two Step: Pedometers (Deep Dive)

ALL PRODUCTS: https://www.AskJoeDimatteo.com

Does step counting actually work? Are pedometers even remotely accurate? Does it actually make any difference? With the ubiquitous nature of smart phones, wearables, and the like, is there any real utility to that step count?

CONNECT:
Products - https://askjoedimatteo.com/youtube
Questions - questions@askjoedimatteo.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/askjoedimatteo
Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/5n6kfwhs

PODCAST:
Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/GHShowApple
Google Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/GHShowGoogle
Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/GHShowSpotify
Rumble - https://rumble.com/user/GenerationHealth
YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/57hxe6aj
YouTube Clips - https://tinyurl.com/wzk69tbk

Generation Health is a weekly podcast discussing cutting edge research and time tested best practices to help you live better, longer. Dante DiMatteo (PharmD, CSCS) is the second generation in a family dedicated to helping educate listeners so they can make informed decisions about their own health. Incorporating his extensive knowledge in pharmaceuticals, nutrition, exercise, and supplementation, he loves sharing his wisdom with anyone looking to improve their life!

CHAPTERS:
00:06 - Show Intro
01:20 - Behind the Counter
03:53 - Step Counters Deep Dive
09:07 - The types of step counters
15:51 - What difference does this make in my life?
18:03 - Studies related to counting steps
32:30 - Other metrics for walking/fitness
35:59 - How am I using step counting?
38:45 - So, how many steps per day?
39:22 - Halloween
46:31 - Show Outro

SHOW NOTES:
1) 90% Drop in Plaques & Cavities - https://tinyurl.com/ys6pc97b
2) Oral Hygiene, Diabetes, & ASCVD - https://tinyurl.com/3rc8srxy
3) Forget 10k (Wash Post) - https://tinyurl.com/2fytpnx7
4) Pedometers (Wikipedia) - https://tinyurl.com/3uruzcx4
5) Step Counters & Mortality (JAMA) - https://tinyurl.com/25n3f3ws
6) All Cause Mortality Cohort Study - https://tinyurl.com/nhbs7e72
7) Step Counter Study (Mass Review) - https://tinyurl.com/mr2cp69e
8) Halloween Candy Buyback - https://tinyurl.com/8j67rr72

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should NOT disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.