Every Step Counts: Understanding the Success of Implementing The 10,000 Steps Project

Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
Corneel VandelanotteMitch J Duncan

Abstract

The 10,000 Steps program originated from a landmark whole-of-community multi-strategy intervention to increase physical activity (PA) in Rockhampton, Australia in 2001-2003. It used a social ecological framework to promote physical activity at the individual, population, environmental and policy level. Two of the fundamental aspects of the original program were goal setting (10,000 steps per day) and self-monitoring (use of a pedometer for daily step counts). A project website (www.10000steps.org.au) allowed registered participants to record their physical activity. Over time the program morphed into an e- & mHealth intervention without face-to-face elements. The program is now delivered via website and smartphone apps and employs activity trackers (pedometers, Fitbit, Garmin). To date the project has signed-up over 425,000 members who have logged 221 billion steps (∼43 million a day) on the website or app. More than 14,000 workplaces and community organisations have been involved with the program. A central element of the program, the 'Workplace Challenge' has been used by ∼65% of 10,000 Steps members, which on average increases physical activity by 159 min/week for those who participate in it. In 2011, the Queensland Governme...Continue Reading

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Dec 22, 2020·Journal of Medical Internet Research·Oliver MaassenJohannes Bickenbach
Nov 19, 2020·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Thitikorn TopothaiChonlaphan Piyathawornanan

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