"Food vs. Steps: Which is the Better Path to Fitness?"

Consuming healthy, wholesome foods can significantly improve cardiovascular fitness, equivalent to taking 4,000 more steps a day, according to a study of 2,380 adults published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. While aerobic activity is known to increase cardio fitness, researchers have long suspected that other factors, including diet, also contribute to superior fitness. The study found that this change can occur in as little as four days, highlighting the importance of a healthy diet for those who exercise regularly.