This is a great reminder. We have sedentary jobs but it is important to make time for walking to stay healthy. It was interesting to hear how walking lowers the risk of death from all causes. That is great news. It is easy enough to get 4K steps (and more!) if we prioritize it. Thanks for sharing this information with us!
Hey 👋 Keith & Terri, Having interests is important, something to occupy your day. Steps will happen. We watch our granddog for months at a time. When Wally is with us, I get over 10,000 steps a day. Otherwise, the steps accumulate as I wear a patch to the refrigerator or snack pantry. But seriously, here in Lewes we have beaches and a beautiful downtown. We love it. We get moving. You’re right, sitting sedentary is not good. Stay active, stay healthy. Great advice, thanks! ☕️ 🎉
Thanks so much for your lovely comment. Ah…to live by the beach. We love visiting the beach. We love walking. It sure does make us feel better. Have a wonderful week!
Good to hear this. My goal is 7,000 steps a day. I wear a step counter to measure my steps. Walking and Pilates are my go to for exercise. We often do our walking at our gym indoor track.
I’m a crossing guard in Canada and do about 22,000 steps daily. I walk back and forth to work wearing multi layers often in the winter. Some days when there is a wind chill of -30degrees celcious, I get home and my 3 shirts are drenched with sweat. I love crossing the kids and get great health benefits
Hey Keith & Terri. Always good to hear you guys. Very sound advice indeed. No need to stress about numbers just move. I have a very sedentary job now but I now cycle to work and back. Around miles each way. And feel so much better. For years I haven’t looked after myself and really not looked after my Diabetes either. So am having issues now with Neuropathy etc. but main advice is just get some movement in. Thanks for your chat. Always a pleasure to see you both. Take care. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
Cycling to work is a great idea to get exercise in! As we age it is especially important that we keep ourselves moving and look after our health! We appreciate you watching! Have a great rest of your week! 😀
Exercise does amazing things 👍 its not so much about living longer, it’s living better 😊 I walk the hill in my subdivision 😜 or maybe take a unicycle ride at the park 😎
Today I walked 14,651 steps. I just crossed the 10km mark. I went to visit a friend. It was lovely weather and I thought- let's just leave the car at home. Yesterday I Barely managed 6000. It really is what feels comfortable. I have my watch set for 40 minutes training. That can be anything - I Love walking. So I try daily to walk 45 minutes at a reasonable pace. I walk on average 11 minutes per 1 km. Not counting the house-garden short distances. That 45 minutes is my 'extra for fitness'. Have a lovely week. Greetings from New Zealand. 👌😎🙋♀🥝
I recently saw that same study. Always questioned 10k steps anyway. Every little bit helps and adds up over time. The important thing is do what you can, build up when you can and just start. Walking and swimming are low impact and something most anybody can do. I can definitely relate to the forcing myself to do it. I do feel much better during the day and week when I do a little exercise during the week. Helps with appetite, I get better sleep at night and just generally feel better overall. Steve
We don't have a walking routine, Terri and Keith. But, I do try to get us out as often as possible. We also don't walk fast enough because Kathy doesn't like it as much anymore. However, I still think it's important to just keep her moving. As for me I think the treadmill would be a good idea! (don't have one now) Driving the car and spending time on YT are good for me mentally, but aren't accomplishing much physically. 🤣🤣
It sure seem like you guys are always on the move. We love our treadmill be neither of us like to walk outside when it’s too cold so it helps us a lot. Staying healthy mentally is important as well. Have a great week!
When I was working hard to lose weight, I tried to hit 10k steps a day whenever possible. 6k worked too. The key was just to move often. I also did lots of steps. I can tell you I did lose weight but I also started having hip problems from so many sets of stairs.
Do you count your steps? Do you have a walking routine? Let us know in the comments.
This is a great reminder. We have sedentary jobs but it is important to make time for walking to stay healthy. It was interesting to hear how walking lowers the risk of death from all causes. That is great news. It is easy enough to get 4K steps (and more!) if we prioritize it. Thanks for sharing this information with us!
It was interesting for us as we learned about this study. Have a great rest of your week!
Hey 👋 Keith & Terri,
Having interests is important, something to occupy your day. Steps will happen. We watch our granddog for months at a time. When Wally is with us, I get over 10,000 steps a day. Otherwise, the steps accumulate as I wear a patch to the refrigerator or snack pantry. But seriously, here in Lewes we have beaches and a beautiful downtown. We love it. We get moving. You’re right, sitting sedentary is not good. Stay active, stay healthy. Great advice, thanks! ☕️ 🎉
Thanks so much for your lovely comment. Ah…to live by the beach. We love visiting the beach. We love walking. It sure does make us feel better. Have a wonderful week!
Great Info.Mornings are So Good!
Indeed! Have a wonderful week!
Good to hear this. My goal is 7,000 steps a day. I wear a step counter to measure my steps. Walking and Pilates are my go to for exercise. We often do our walking at our gym indoor track.
Sounds like you have a great plan! Have a great week!
Any kind of exercise is good for you. Walking 🚶♀️ is great exercise. Great information to live longer.
Walking sure makes you feel better!
I’m a crossing guard in Canada and do about 22,000 steps daily. I walk back and forth to work wearing multi layers often in the winter. Some days when there is a wind chill of -30degrees celcious, I get home and my 3 shirts are drenched with sweat. I love crossing the kids and get great health benefits
No sedentary life for you! A great way to get your steps & exercise!
Hey Keith & Terri. Always good to hear you guys. Very sound advice indeed. No need to stress about numbers just move. I have a very sedentary job now but I now cycle to work and back. Around miles each way. And feel so much better. For years I haven’t looked after myself and really not looked after my Diabetes either. So am having issues now with Neuropathy etc. but main advice is just get some movement in. Thanks for your chat. Always a pleasure to see you both. Take care. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
Cycling to work is a great idea to get exercise in! As we age it is especially important that we keep ourselves moving and look after our health! We appreciate you watching! Have a great rest of your week! 😀
Exercise does amazing things 👍 its not so much about living longer, it’s living better 😊 I walk the hill in my subdivision 😜 or maybe take a unicycle ride at the park 😎
Wow! Unicycle! We’re impressed! You’re right, a better quality of life for sure. 😊
Wow! Unicycle! We’re impressed! You’re right, a better quality of life for sure. 😊
Today I walked 14,651 steps. I just crossed the 10km mark. I went to visit a friend. It was lovely weather and I thought- let's just leave the car at home. Yesterday I Barely managed 6000. It really is what feels comfortable. I have my watch set for 40 minutes training. That can be anything - I Love walking. So I try daily to walk 45 minutes at a reasonable pace. I walk on average 11 minutes per 1 km. Not counting the house-garden short distances. That 45 minutes is my 'extra for fitness'. Have a lovely week. Greetings from New Zealand. 👌😎🙋♀🥝
You’re right, it’s all about what makes us feel best. Have a wonderful day!
I recently saw that same study. Always questioned 10k steps anyway. Every little bit helps and adds up over time. The important thing is do what you can, build up when you can and just start. Walking and swimming are low impact and something most anybody can do. I can definitely relate to the forcing myself to do it. I do feel much better during the day and week when I do a little exercise during the week. Helps with appetite, I get better sleep at night and just generally feel better overall. Steve
We had always questioned it as well. This study just proves common sense that any amount of exercise you get is beneficial for better health.
We don't have a walking routine, Terri and Keith. But, I do try to get us out as often as possible. We also don't walk fast enough because Kathy doesn't like it as much anymore. However, I still think it's important to just keep her moving. As for me I think the treadmill would be a good idea! (don't have one now) Driving the car and spending time on YT are good for me mentally, but aren't accomplishing much physically. 🤣🤣
It sure seem like you guys are always on the move. We love our treadmill be neither of us like to walk outside when it’s too cold so it helps us a lot. Staying healthy mentally is important as well. Have a great week!
When I do 10K my feet hurt so bad. I think the older we get we don't need 10K.
We think the exact same!
When I was working hard to lose weight, I tried to hit 10k steps a day whenever possible. 6k worked too. The key was just to move often. I also did lots of steps. I can tell you I did lose weight but I also started having hip problems from so many sets of stairs.
I know I started walking more & now I have knee problems 🤷♀️