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While 10,000 steps appears to be a tidy, round number, the truth is that it may not be the ultimate goal for everyone. The idea of counting steps has its roots in Japan, where Dr. Yoshiro Hatano, a researcher at Kyushu University of Health and Welfare, invented a pedometer in the mid-1960s. Named the "Manpo-kei," which translates to "10,000 steps meter," this device was aimed at promoting physical activity amongst the Japanese populace. While it established a catchy target, research has since revealed that 10,000 steps may not be scientifically validated.