JAMA Internal Medcine Questions Health Benefits Of 10,000 Steps (muscles, bike, burns)

[Calvert Hall '62]

They seem to think that 4,400-7,500 may be ideal, at least for elderly females.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ninasha.../#2bab7b8e6166

[athena53]

I'm a big proponent of fitness (66 years old and attempting my first duathlon tomorrow, which is a 5K, 12 miles on the bike and another 5K), but I always wonder about these studies because there's some self-selection going on. The women who do a lot of steps per day are the ones healthy enough to get up and walk, so no surprise that they live longer. As for no benefit after 7,500 steps- I'll keep going anyway if I can. It burns more calories and keeps your muscles in shape. Use it or lose it!

[Calvert Hall '62]

Originally Posted by athena53

I'm a big proponent of fitness (66 years old and attempting my first duathlon tomorrow, which is a 5K, 12 miles on the bike and another 5K), but I always wonder about these studies because there's some self-selection going on. The women who do a lot of steps per day are the ones healthy enough to get up and walk, so no surprise that they live longer. As for no benefit after 7,500 steps- I'll keep going anyway if I can. It burns more calories and keeps your muscles in shape. Use it or lose it!

What you say about studies is true. Tomorrow, some other body will give a different recommendation based on their "findings."

[00molavi]

I have seen the article. My conclusion, I need at least 7500 steps a day.