How Many Steps Should Adults Over 50 Get Each Day?
Do You Really Need 10,000 Steps—or Is There a Better Goal?
HEALTH
Coach Marcus Jones
8/6/202616 min read
How many steps did you get today?
3,000?
5,000?
7,000?
10,000?
If you wear a smartwatch or fitness tracker, you've probably looked down at some point and thought:
“I need to get my steps in.”
And somewhere along the way, one number became THE number:
10,000 STEPS.
We've heard it so often that many people assume 10,000 steps per day is an official medical recommendation.
But is it?
And if you're over 50, do you really need to walk 10,000 steps every single day to improve your health?
Here's the good news:
NO.
You don't have to reach 10,000 steps before walking starts “counting.”
Research suggests meaningful health benefits can occur at considerably lower step counts.
And for adults over 50, I think there's an even more important message:
STOP CHASING A PERFECT NUMBER AND START MOVING MORE THAN YOU MOVE NOW.
Let's look at what the research actually says.
QUICK ANSWER: HOW MANY STEPS SHOULD ADULTS OVER 50 GET?
There is no single daily step number that every adult over 50 must achieve.
And:
10,000 STEPS IS NOT A MAGIC HEALTH THRESHOLD.
Research suggests that increasing your daily steps from a low baseline is associated with meaningful health benefits.
Studies involving older adults have found benefits at levels considerably below 10,000 steps.
For adults over 60, research has suggested that reductions in mortality risk may begin leveling off somewhere around:
6,000 TO 8,000 STEPS PER DAY.
[Source 1]
A large 2025 systematic review examining multiple health outcomes also found meaningful associations around:
7,000 STEPS PER DAY.
[Source 2]
But that does NOT mean:
“Everyone over 50 must walk exactly 7,000 steps.”
Your appropriate goal depends on:
Your current activity
Your fitness
Your health
Your mobility
Your medical conditions
Your medications
Your age
Your goals
Your lifestyle
If you're currently averaging 2,500 steps per day, getting to 4,000 may be meaningful progress.
If you're already averaging 7,000, maybe you work toward 8,000.
If you're comfortably getting 10,000 or more?
Great.
THE GOAL IS PROGRESS, NOT A MAGIC NUMBER.
WHERE DID 10,000 STEPS COME FROM?
This is one of my favorite parts of this conversation.
You might assume that 10,000 steps came from a huge scientific study where researchers determined:
9,999 steps?
Not enough.
10,000?
Congratulations. You're healthy.
That's not what happened.
The 10,000-step target became popular after a Japanese pedometer marketed around the time of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics used a name commonly translated as:
“10,000-STEP METER.”
The number was catchy.
It was memorable.
And eventually 10,000 steps became embedded in fitness culture.
That doesn't mean 10,000 steps is a bad goal.
It's a great goal for many people.
But:
IT ISN'T A MAGICAL LINE BETWEEN HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY.
Modern research has helped us understand that health benefits can begin at substantially lower step counts.
ONE STUDY OF OLDER WOMEN CHANGED THE CONVERSATION
In 2019, researchers published an important study involving:
16,741 WOMEN
with an average age of approximately:
72 YEARS OLD.
[Source 3]
The women wore accelerometers that objectively measured their steps.
Researchers then followed them for an average of approximately 4.3 years.
What did they find?
Women averaging around:
4,400 STEPS PER DAY
had significantly lower mortality rates than women averaging approximately:
2,700 STEPS PER DAY.
[Source 3]
And the association continued improving as steps increased until approximately:
7,500 STEPS PER DAY,
where the mortality association began leveling off.
That's powerful.
Because it tells somebody walking 3,000 steps per day:
YOU DON'T HAVE TO GET TO 10,000 BEFORE YOUR EFFORT MATTERS.
Increasing your activity can matter long before you reach five digits.
EVERY STEP COUNTS
I love that message.
The National Institutes of Health summarized the older-women research with a very simple idea:
EVERY STEP COUNTS.
That's how I want you thinking.
Don't look at your watch at 8:00 p.m., see:
4,862 steps
and think:
“I failed.”
No.
You moved 4,862 steps.
Now ask:
“WHAT DID I AVERAGE LAST MONTH?”
If your old average was 3,500?
You're moving more.
That's progress.
Maybe next month you average:
5,500.
Then:
6,000.
Then:
6,500.
That's how sustainable change happens.
ANOTHER STUDY FOUND MORE STEPS WERE ASSOCIATED WITH LOWER MORTALITY
Researchers have also examined daily steps in a broader sample of U.S. adults.
NIH reported on research showing that adults taking approximately:
8,000 STEPS PER DAY
had a lower risk of death during follow-up than adults averaging around:
4,000 STEPS PER DAY.
[Source 4]
Interestingly, researchers found that after accounting for total steps:
STEP INTENSITY WAS NOT SIGNIFICANTLY ASSOCIATED WITH MORTALITY.
In other words, the total amount of movement appeared particularly important in that study.
That doesn't mean walking speed never matters.
Brisk walking can help you achieve moderate-intensity aerobic exercise.
But when we're talking about simply getting people moving:
MORE TOTAL MOVEMENT MATTERS.
WHAT DOES THE RESEARCH SAY FOR PEOPLE OVER 60?
A major meta-analysis examining step counts and mortality found an interesting age difference.
For adults:
AGE 60 AND OLDER
the association between increasing daily steps and lower mortality risk appeared to level off around:
6,000 TO 8,000 STEPS PER DAY.
For adults younger than 60, the leveling point was higher:
APPROXIMATELY 8,000 TO 10,000 STEPS PER DAY.
[Source 1]
That doesn't mean additional steps suddenly become useless.
And it doesn't mean 6,000 guarantees good health.
These are population-level associations.
But it does challenge the idea that everybody needs exactly 10,000 steps.
NEWER RESEARCH POINTS TOWARD 7,000 STEPS AS A PRACTICAL TARGET
A large 2025 systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis examined daily steps in relation to multiple health outcomes.
Researchers found that compared with approximately 2,000 steps per day, around:
7,000 STEPS PER DAY
was associated with favorable differences across several health outcomes.
[Source 2]
These included associations involving:
All-cause mortality
Cardiovascular disease
Dementia
Depressive symptoms
Type 2 diabetes
Falls
Certain cancers
But here's the word I need you to pay attention to:
ASSOCIATED.
This type of evidence does not prove that walking exactly 7,000 steps directly prevents these conditions.
People who walk more may differ from people who walk less in many other ways.
So don't turn:
“7,000 steps was associated with better outcomes”
into:
“7,000 steps guarantees I won't get sick.”
That's not how science works.
The better conclusion is:
REGULAR MOVEMENT MATTERS, AND BENEFITS ARE SEEN WELL BELOW 10,000 STEPS.
SO SHOULD YOUR GOAL BE 7,000 STEPS?
Maybe.
I think 7,000 can be a reasonable target for many adults who are capable of reaching it safely.
But I don't want to turn:
10,000
into:
7,000
and create another arbitrary obsession.
Because your starting point matters.
Imagine someone averaging:
2,000 STEPS PER DAY.
Telling that person:
“You need 7,000”
may feel overwhelming.
Instead, what if we said:
“Let's get you to 3,000 consistently.”
Then:
3,500.
Then:
4,000.
Then:
5,000.
That's progress.
MEET YOUR BODY WHERE IT IS.
Then build.
YOUR FIRST GOAL SHOULD BE TO KNOW YOUR BASELINE
Before setting a step goal, find out what you're actually doing.
Use your:
Smartphone.
Smartwatch.
Fitness tracker.
Pedometer.
Track your normal steps for:
ABOUT ONE WEEK.
Don't intentionally change anything yet.
Just collect information.
Maybe you discover you're averaging:
2,800.
Maybe:
4,500.
Maybe:
6,500.
Maybe:
11,000.
Now you have a starting point.
DATA GIVES YOU DIRECTION.
You can't improve a number you don't know.
THEN INCREASE GRADUALLY
Let's say you're averaging:
4,000 STEPS.
Don't automatically decide:
“Tomorrow I'm doing 10,000!”
Your feet may have something to say about that.
Sudden increases in walking volume can create problems, particularly if you're not accustomed to the activity.
Instead, gradually increase your activity according to your ability and health.
You might add:
500 steps.
Or:
1,000 steps.
Then allow your body to adjust.
There's no prize for increasing too quickly.
BUILD A BODY THAT CAN HANDLE THE ACTIVITY.
WHAT DOES 1,000 EXTRA STEPS LOOK LIKE?
People hear “1,000 steps” and imagine they need to schedule another workout.
Not necessarily.
Depending on your stride length and pace, 1,000 steps may represent roughly several minutes of additional walking.
You can accumulate those steps throughout your day.
Walk while talking on the phone.
Park farther away.
Walk around the store.
Take a short walk after lunch.
Walk after dinner.
Use the stairs when appropriate.
Walk while waiting for an appointment.
Walk through the airport instead of sitting at the gate.
Get up during television commercials.
Walk around your house.
LITTLE MOVEMENTS ADD UP.
DON'T ONLY THINK ABOUT EXERCISE
This is important.
Your step count doesn't only measure:
WORKOUTS.
It also reflects:
DAILY LIFE.
There's a difference between:
Someone who exercises for 30 minutes and sits for the rest of the day...
and:
Someone who exercises AND remains active throughout the day.
Your body doesn't know whether your steps came from:
A treadmill.
A grocery store.
Walking your dog.
Walking through the airport.
Or walking around your neighborhood.
Movement is movement.
That's why I keep saying:
BUILD AN ACTIVE LIFE.
Don't simply build a workout routine.
THE DESK-JOB PROBLEM
This one is big for adults over 50.
Many of us spent decades working.
And as our careers advanced, something interesting often happened.
We became:
LESS PHYSICALLY ACTIVE.
Maybe you started your career walking around all day.
Then you got promoted.
Now you're behind a desk.
Then another promotion.
More meetings.
More computer work.
More sitting.
Then you drive home.
Sit during dinner.
Sit watching television.
Go to bed.
Repeat.
That's how daily movement can disappear without you even noticing.
A step tracker can expose that.
You might think you're active because you exercise three times per week.
Then you look at your average steps and realize:
YOU'RE BARELY MOVING THE REST OF THE DAY.
That's useful information.
RETIREMENT CAN GO EITHER WAY
Retirement can increase your activity...
or destroy it.
It depends on what you do.
Maybe retirement gives you time to:
Walk.
Golf.
Travel.
Garden.
Exercise.
Hike.
Play with grandchildren.
Stay active.
Great.
But retirement can also become:
Chair.
Television.
Recliner.
Phone.
Repeat.
That's why I believe retirement needs:
PURPOSE AND MOVEMENT.
You retired from your job.
You didn't retire your body.
Keep using it.
WALK AFTER MEALS
Here's one of the simplest ways to increase daily steps.
Take a short walk after a meal when medically appropriate.
Breakfast.
Lunch.
Dinner.
Imagine walking:
10 minutes after lunch.
10 minutes after dinner.
You've added:
20 MINUTES OF MOVEMENT.
And you didn't have to schedule a separate hour-long workout.
This is how I want you thinking.
FIND MOVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
They're everywhere.
TAKE THE LONG WAY
We spend our entire lives trying to save steps.
Think about it.
Closest parking space.
Elevator.
Escalator.
Drive-through.
Delivery.
Remote control.
Online shopping.
Everything is designed to help us:
MOVE LESS.
Sometimes I want you doing the opposite.
Park a little farther away when it's safe.
Walk through the store.
Take the stairs when appropriate.
Carry something.
Get up and change the television manually if you really want to go old school.
The point is:
STOP AUTOMATICALLY CHOOSING THE OPTION THAT REQUIRES THE LEAST MOVEMENT.
Your body was made to move.
BUT DON'T CHASE STEPS AT THE EXPENSE OF STRENGTH TRAINING
This is where yesterday's lesson comes back.
Suppose you walk:
10,000 STEPS EVERY DAY.
Excellent.
But you never:
Strength train.
Challenge your upper body.
Train your pulling muscles.
Train your pushing muscles.
Challenge your legs with resistance.
Work on balance.
Is your exercise program complete?
Not necessarily.
The CDC recommends that adults get at least:
150 MINUTES OF MODERATE-INTENSITY AEROBIC ACTIVITY EACH WEEK
and:
MUSCLE-STRENGTHENING ACTIVITY ON AT LEAST TWO DAYS PER WEEK.
For adults 65 and older, balance activities are also recommended.
[Source 5]
Your step count doesn't replace those recommendations.
That's why I keep coming back to:
WALK + STRENGTH + BALANCE.
That's a much stronger healthy-aging strategy.
STEPS AND EXERCISE MINUTES ARE NOT THE SAME THING
This is another important distinction.
You could accumulate:
7,000 STEPS
mostly through light-intensity movement.
That's great.
But that doesn't automatically mean you completed:
150 MINUTES OF MODERATE-INTENSITY EXERCISE.
Moderate-intensity aerobic activity requires enough effort to noticeably increase your heart rate and breathing.
Brisk walking may qualify for many people.
Casually strolling around your house may not.
Both are useful.
But they're not necessarily the same exercise stimulus.
So I want you tracking:
DAILY MOVEMENT
AND:
INTENTIONAL EXERCISE.
Don't confuse the two.
YOUR FITNESS TRACKER IS A TOOL—NOT YOUR BOSS
I like technology.
I like information.
I like being able to see:
Steps.
Heart rate.
Distance.
Workout time.
Sleep.
Trends.
But don't become obsessed.
Your watch should help you make better decisions.
It shouldn't make you anxious.
If your tracker says:
6,847 steps
and your goal was:
7,000
you didn't fail your health because you were 153 steps short.
Come on now.
The goal is:
HEALTH.
Not:
WINNING AGAINST YOUR WATCH.
Use technology as feedback.
Not judgment.
DON'T WALK AROUND YOUR HOUSE AT 11:55 P.M. JUST TO HIT A NUMBER
You know somebody has done this.
Maybe it's you.
You're ready for bed.
You look at your watch.
9,742 steps.
And suddenly you're pacing around the bedroom because:
“I'M NOT GOING TO BED UNTIL I HIT 10,000!”
I respect the commitment.
But let's maintain perspective.
Your health isn't determined by whether you got those last 258 steps before midnight.
Look at your:
WEEKLY AND MONTHLY PATTERNS.
Consistency over time matters more than perfection every day.
YOUR WEEKLY AVERAGE MAY TELL YOU MORE
Some days you'll naturally walk more.
Maybe Saturday you're out all day and get:
12,000 steps.
Monday you're working at a desk and get:
5,000.
That's normal.
Instead of obsessing over every individual day, look at your:
AVERAGE.
Is your average increasing?
Are you becoming more active?
Are you sitting less?
Are you building a movement habit?
That's what matters.
WHAT IF YOU HAVE ARTHRITIS?
Don't automatically assume walking is off limits.
The CDC notes that physical activity can help people with arthritis reduce joint pain and improve function and mood.
[Source 6]
But activity should be appropriate for your condition.
You may benefit from:
Shorter walks.
Flat terrain.
Water exercise.
Cycling.
Appropriate footwear.
Physical therapy.
Other lower-impact activities.
Talk with your healthcare professional if pain is limiting your ability to exercise.
MODIFY MOVEMENT.
DON'T AUTOMATICALLY ABANDON MOVEMENT.
WHAT IF YOU HAVE LIMITED MOBILITY?
Then your goal needs to match your ability.
Maybe 7,000 steps isn't appropriate.
Maybe 5,000 isn't appropriate.
Maybe walking isn't currently the best form of activity for you.
That's okay.
CDC guidance for adults with chronic health conditions or disabilities emphasizes:
BE AS PHYSICALLY ACTIVE AS YOUR ABILITIES ALLOW.
[Source 7]
Depending on your circumstances, appropriate activity could include:
Chair exercises.
Swimming.
Water aerobics.
Wheelchair activity.
Resistance bands.
Upper-body exercise.
Physical therapy exercises.
Other adapted movement.
YOUR BODY DESERVES AN INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN.
Not a generic step number from the internet.
WHAT IF YOU'RE ALREADY GETTING 10,000 STEPS?
Excellent.
You don't have to stop.
If:
You enjoy it.
Your body tolerates it.
You have the time.
You're recovering appropriately.
And your healthcare professional hasn't advised otherwise...
keep moving.
Some people naturally accumulate:
10,000.
12,000.
15,000.
Or more.
That's fine.
The research showing benefits below 10,000 doesn't mean:
MORE MOVEMENT IS BAD.
It means:
YOU DON'T HAVE TO REACH 10,000 BEFORE MOVEMENT BECOMES WORTHWHILE.
That's an important difference.
DON'T TURN WALKING INTO A PUNISHMENT
This is something I want to address.
Exercise should not become:
“I ate pizza, so now I have to walk 5,000 extra steps.”
No.
Movement isn't punishment for eating.
Exercise is something you do because:
YOUR BODY BENEFITS FROM MOVEMENT.
Walk because you want:
Better endurance.
Better mobility.
Better cardiovascular fitness.
Better physical function.
A more active life.
Not because you're trying to “earn” dinner.
Build a healthy relationship with both:
Food.
And movement.
A SIMPLE COACH MARCUS STEP STRATEGY
Here's how I would approach this.
STEP 1: FIND YOUR BASELINE
Track your normal daily steps for approximately one week.
STEP 2: LOOK AT YOUR AVERAGE
Don't obsess over one unusually active or inactive day.
STEP 3: SET A REALISTIC INCREASE
If you're inactive, gradually add steps according to your ability.
STEP 4: CREATE WALKING OPPORTUNITIES
After meals.
During phone calls.
Before work.
At lunch.
After dinner.
While traveling.
STEP 5: WORK TOWARD A PRACTICAL TARGET
For many healthy, mobile adults, somewhere around:
7,000 STEPS
may be a useful goal based on current research.
But it isn't a universal prescription.
STEP 6: DON'T STOP AT STEPS
Strength train.
Work on balance.
Get appropriate aerobic exercise.
STEP 7: KEEP MOVING FOR LIFE
The goal isn't to win a 30-day step challenge.
The goal is:
TO STILL BE MOVING YEARS FROM NOW.
MY 7 STEP RULES AFTER 50
If you remember nothing else from today's article, remember these:
1. 10,000 IS NOT MAGIC
You can benefit from considerably fewer steps.
2. KNOW YOUR STARTING POINT
Track before you set a goal.
3. MORE THAN YOUR CURRENT BASELINE CAN BE PROGRESS
Don't underestimate small increases.
4. AROUND 6,000 TO 8,000 STEPS MAY BE A USEFUL RANGE FOR MANY OLDER ADULTS
Research has found mortality associations leveling within this range among adults over 60.
5. 7,000 IS A TARGET—NOT A COMMANDMENT
Individual needs and abilities vary.
6. STEPS DON'T REPLACE STRENGTH AND BALANCE TRAINING
Build a complete fitness program.
7. CONSISTENCY MATTERS MORE THAN PERFECTION
Think months and years, not one day.
STOP THINKING 10,000 OR NOTHING
This is the mindset I want to change.
You look at your watch.
You only got:
4,500 STEPS.
And you think:
“That wasn't enough.”
Enough for what?
If you used to average 2,500?
That's a big improvement.
Maybe tomorrow you get:
5,000.
Maybe next month your average becomes:
5,500.
Then:
6,000.
Then:
7,000.
That's how health is built.
ONE STEP AT A TIME.
Literally.
YOUR BODY DOESN'T CARE ABOUT ROUND NUMBERS
Your body doesn't know when you hit:
5,000.
7,000.
10,000.
It doesn't throw a party at step number:
10,000.
Your body responds to:
Movement.
Activity.
Exercise.
Recovery.
Nutrition.
Sleep.
Strength training.
Consistency.
And your overall lifestyle.
So don't become obsessed with one number.
Use steps as:
A TOOL TO HELP YOU MOVE MORE.
That's it.
HOW MANY STEPS SHOULD YOU TAKE AFTER 50?
Here's my final answer:
MORE THAN YOU'RE TAKING NOW—IF YOU CAN SAFELY DO SO.
If you're inactive:
Start moving.
If you're moderately active:
Build gradually.
If you're already active:
Keep going.
For many adults, working toward somewhere around:
7,000 DAILY STEPS
may be a reasonable and research-supported target.
For some people:
5,000 may represent tremendous progress.
For others:
10,000 may be easy.
There is no single number that defines your health.
What matters is that you're:
Moving.
Strengthening.
Building endurance.
Maintaining mobility.
Protecting your independence.
And creating habits you can maintain.
Because the goal isn't simply:
MORE STEPS TODAY.
The bigger goal is:
MORE YEARS OF BEING ABLE TO TAKE THOSE STEPS.
That's healthy aging.
Keep moving.
Keep building.
Keep showing up.
And remember:
DON'T JUST GET OLDER. GET BETTER AT IT.
Faith. Health. Wealth. Build All Three.
— Coach Marcus Jones
Medical & Exercise Disclaimer
This article is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition and should not be considered medical advice, physical therapy, rehabilitation guidance, or an individualized exercise prescription. Daily step targets and appropriate physical-activity levels vary according to age, current fitness, mobility, medical history, medications, cardiovascular health, joint and bone health, balance, previous injuries, disabilities, and other individual factors. The step counts discussed in this article are based largely on population-level observational research and should not be interpreted as guarantees of specific health outcomes or individualized prescriptions. Consult your physician or another qualified healthcare professional before beginning or substantially increasing a walking or exercise program, particularly if you have been inactive; have cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, neurological, orthopedic, balance, or other medical conditions; have a history of falls; or have been advised to restrict physical activity. Stop exercising and seek prompt medical attention for concerning symptoms such as chest pain, fainting, severe or unusual shortness of breath, sudden weakness, or other symptoms that may indicate a medical emergency. Persistent pain, dizziness, balance problems, or significant changes in walking ability should be evaluated by an appropriate healthcare professional.
Source Annotations & Further Reading
[Source 1] Paluch AE, Bajpai S, Bassett DR Jr, et al. Daily Steps and All-Cause Mortality: A Meta-Analysis of 15 International Cohorts. The Lancet Public Health. 2022;7–e228.
This meta-analysis evaluated step-count data from more than 47,000 adults. Researchers found a progressively lower mortality risk as daily step counts increased, with the association leveling at approximately 6,000 to 8,000 daily steps among adults age 60 and older and approximately 8,000 to 10,000 among adults younger than 60. This was observational evidence and does not establish that a specific step count directly causes longer life.
[Source 2] Ding D, et al. Daily Steps and Health Outcomes in Adults: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis. The Lancet Public Health. 2025.
This large systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated daily step counts in relation to multiple health outcomes. Compared with approximately 2,000 daily steps, around 7,000 steps per day was associated with meaningful differences in outcomes including all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease, with favorable associations also reported for several other health outcomes. Because much of the underlying evidence was observational, these findings should be interpreted as associations rather than guarantees of disease prevention.
[Source 3] Lee IM, Shiroma EJ, Kamada M, Bassett DR Jr, Matthews CE, Buring JE. Association of Step Volume and Intensity With All-Cause Mortality in Older Women. JAMA Internal Medicine. 2019;179(8):1105–1112.
Researchers followed 16,741 women with an average age of approximately 72 years. Women averaging roughly 4,400 steps per day had significantly lower mortality rates than those averaging approximately 2,700 steps. Mortality rates continued to decline with additional steps before leveling around 7,500 steps per day. NIH highlighted the findings as evidence that meaningful benefits may occur below the commonly promoted 10,000-step target.
[Source 4] National Institutes of Health — Number of Steps per Day More Important Than Step Intensity. NIH Research Matters. 2020.
NIH summarized research involving a representative sample of U.S. adults showing that higher daily step counts were associated with lower mortality during follow-up. Adults taking approximately 8,000 or more daily steps had lower mortality risk than those taking approximately 4,000. After total step volume was considered, step intensity was not independently associated with mortality in the study.
[Source 5] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults and Older Adults.
CDC guidance recommends that adults obtain at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week, such as brisk walking, or 75 minutes of vigorous activity or an equivalent combination. Adults should also perform muscle-strengthening activity on at least two days each week. Adults 65 and older should additionally include activities that improve balance.
[Source 6] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Physical Activity and Arthritis.
CDC guidance notes that physical activity can help people with arthritis reduce joint pain and improve function and mood. Adults with arthritis are encouraged to work toward appropriate aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity while selecting activities suitable for their symptoms, health, and abilities.
[Source 7] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Physical Activity for People With Chronic Health Conditions and Disabilities.
CDC recommends that adults with chronic health conditions or disabilities who are able work toward aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity guidelines. When adults cannot meet the general recommendations, they are encouraged to remain physically active according to their abilities and avoid inactivity. Healthcare professionals or physical-activity specialists can help individualize activity recommendations.
Week 2 — Metabolism, Energy & Weight
Day 1: Does Your Metabolism Really Slow Down as You Get Older?
Day 2: Why Do You Feel More Tired as You Get Older?
Day 3: What Is the Best Time of Day to Exercise?
Day 4: Is Walking Enough Exercise After 50?
Day 5: How Many Steps Should Adults Over 50 Get Each Day?
Day 6: What Is the Fat-Burning Heart Rate Zone?
Day 7: Why Is Maintaining Muscle Important for Your Metabolism?
Coach Marcus Jones 90-Day Faith, Health & Wealth Series, Week 2 — Metabolism, Energy & Weight, Day 5 — How Many Steps Should Adults Over 50 Get Each Day?