For the last few years, we at EOM have been actively involved with our FitBit and monitoring our daily activities. How are we doing. So-so. 🙁 In comparison, we know that others — in the United States and around the globe — are doing much worse. 🙁 🙁 🙁 🙁 Where do YOU stand? 🙂
As Niall McCarthy writes for Statista:
“Have you ever wondered where people tend to walk the most daily on average? Scientists at Stanford University have answered this question by collecting data on a ‘planetary-scale’ to learn how active people are in different countries. While Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare recommends a person walk 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day, the UK’s National Obesity Forum says somebody walking 7,000 to 10,000 would be moderately active.”
“The research found that on average, people walk 4,961 steps a day, far less than the recommended amount above. People in Hong Kong are the most active with 6,880 steps a day, while they are least active in Indonesia, averaging a mere 3,513. The Statista infographic below shows the average steps taken in a selection of larger countries included in the research. In China, people average 6,189 steps a day, while in Japan that number is 6,019. Americans are less active and can be found in the middle of the pack, averaging 4,774 daily steps.“
You will find more statistics at Statista
I believe that, in order to be healthy and happy, people should live an active lifestyle. it is unsurprising that most of us are below the active walking steps; we are mostly sitting for work or study. Hence, we should try to change our routines by doing some hiking for 30 mins for a more active and healthy life.