# S13 EP30: The Truth About 10,000 Steps

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Podcast: [The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-thick-thighs-save-lives-podcast-461678)
Published: 2026-06-09T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ttsl/episodes/S13-EP30-The-Truth-About-10-000-Steps-e3ket8g
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## Resource

Walking is having a MAJOR moment right now. “Hot girl walks.” “Walkmaxxing.” 10k step goals. Weighted vests. Walking pads. Walking is one of the most underrated tools for mental health, nervous system regulation, recovery, blood sugar control, stress reduction, connection, sleep, and simply getting people moving again. We love it. BUT…If walking is your only form of exercise, there are some important gaps you need to know about. In this episode, we break down: Why walking feels so good for your nervous system Why strength training matters SO much for women The dangerous rise of “walking only” fitness culture Bone density, muscle loss, aging, and longevity Whether weighted vests and rucking are worth it The truth about steps, calorie burn, and metabolism What a truly balanced weekly movement routine actually looks like Walking keeps you moving. Strength keeps you capable. You need both. (00:00:57) Welcome to the podcast (00:05:47) Walkmaxxing and looksmaxxing (00:12:55) The controversial side of walking culture (00:17:50) Why Rachael loves walking (00:24:00) Your sleep, nervous system, cognitive function & circulation (00:28:08) The major gaps in “walking only” fitness (00:32:26) Women, muscle loss & bone density (00:39:48) Weighted vests, rucking & ways to “walkmaxx” (00:45:15) Why walking outside changes your nervous system (00:54:15) The ideal weekly movement framework Want to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iPhone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for Android⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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