I came out of a 2-year illness with 150 to lose and not much muscle strength at all. I started with less than 2000 steps per day and worked my way up to 8600. I recently had a knee injury that set me back...but I am healing and working my way back to health. I have now lost nearly 100 lbs, which can be connected to my step count goals. Setting achievable goals with small incremental steps is key to success.
That's awesome!! Your progress I mean! I only have 40 lb to lose and I can't seem to, for the life of me lol, get myself to exercise everyday!! My eating habits are bad too. 😭
I hit 17k steps each day. I’m 55, retired, and I feel better now than I did at 45. I eat much better now too! I have learned I have to take care of both HEALTH and WEALTH. Both are extremely important.
Right now I'm at 9,000 steps. I was doing 12,000, but lowered it after my doctor weighed me. I well surpassed my weight loss goal. I intermittent fast well.
I have always been a walker as was my Mother. I am now 70 and strive for an average of 8000 a day. My husband walks with me. We both feel great. We also eat right so i think we are doing pretty good. Thanks for the great videos guys.😊
Thanks for tackling this topic. As a new retiree…my new “Must do daily task” is to remain active for future longevity. I’ve been averaging 6,800 to 10,000 steps a day (my dog insists) plus I alternate days of stationary cycling and lap swimming. Building or maintaining muscle as we age is also important so adding resistant training will be next.
I use to walk morning and evening for a total of 3 miles and would aim for 15,000 steps a day. Five months ago I lost my balance and broke my left femur and arm both in two places. I was non weight baring in a wheelchair for two months. Then I did physical therapy for two months. Now I do at least one walk half a mile and ride a recumbent bike but it has been a rough recovery. Still have a significant limp. I appreciate knowing that 7000 steps is the sweet spot.
@ 15000 steps is not gained in the two walks but is what I was doing throughout the day. I put my Apple Watch on as soon as I get up and then check it at night when I put it on the charger. I am the limping lady now still recovering from the broken hip so I had to reduce the goal to 10,000.
Starting 13 months ago, I begin walking. I have been up to 2.6 miles per day for the past 8 months. As of this morning, I have lost 140 lbs and feeling the best I remember feeling over my 65 years. (I was always overweight.) I have worked on diet as well.
I walk an average of 8,000 steps per day. I always aim for 10,000 steps daily. Sometimes I do more, sometimes less, but overall, my goal is to walk for 2 hours most days of the week. The mental health benefits are real. I think it helps with bone density too.
When I was working at an Amazon warehouse filling those boxes that land on your doorstep, there were quite a few days where I hit 10,000 steps on my Fitbit by lunchtime. Crazy. It's been six weeks since my total hip replacement. Walking feels so much better with the new hip. I'm ready to start working on increasing my steps -- slowly at first, of course.
I’m 63 and I own a personal training business where I specialize in injuries and health issues in peoples homes. I have been doing this for over 20 years and know the wear and tear on the body. I use to get between 22000 to 30000 steps in a day in my 40’s and 50’s. I now get between 11000 to 18000 steps a day. I cut away back because my joints hurt. I also try to teach my clients that more is not always better but doing exercises correctly is better. So the 7000-1000 is a good rule. Thanks for sharing an important topic people need to know about. I am lucky to have no health issues. I am on no medication and only take vitamins d, multi vitamin , iron and vitamin c. But as I get older I do notice the changes.
I am able to do 10K on an elliptical machine at the community centre three times a week and I try to walk at least 10,000 steps on the other days of the week. My heart rate has dropped to 51 bpm and my blood pressure is at or below the recommended value of 120/80. I am 74 years old and love doing all this exercise in retirement. I guess I am lucky. Thank you, Docs !
Used to be a prairie/flatter lands runner and then moved to BC where there are many mountains/hills. I traded off the 3 mile run for a 4 km hike, 6 days a week. This is so timely Doc’s ♥️ because there has been dialogue amongst my pals about 10K steps or more or a bit less and or around there. Muchly appreciated!
I walk over 30k steps 7 days a week and never felt better. I am 60 years old, BP average is 105/65 and resting HR hit 39 recently. No medications at all.
@@Lazybones52 Why would I be dead? That's 3-4 hours of walking very early in the morning(7,000 steps per hour) plus I do plenty of work around my house. I do have 22 fruit trees and lawn work.
Our 50-ish year old son recently suggested that we take our slippers off and go outside and stand in the grass for ‘Grounding’! We texted him back and told him we’d do one better: I said “We’re going to strip naked and roll around in the grass and really do it right”! 😂
This was so helpful and took a load off of my mind. I would be stressed and feel sad when I could not hit that 10K steps, at the same time, when I did I felt like I was on top of the world! The good of it all was that I was moving more as a result of my determination to lose weight - but bad was that I went too "hard in the paint" and was doing a brisk 10K steps a little too much and ended up causing inflammation to my plantar ( I have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis). Now, I have to really pace myself and take it easy. I think knowing that I am ok if I only do 7K steps takes the pressure off of me and reminds me that a little movement is better than none, and I don't have to kill myself trying to get it all in, in a day. Thanks, Docs!
I love you guys! Just when I was feeling like taking a pass and staying in my recliner, you inspired me to get out and take my evening walk. Thanks for everything!
I have a dog who i inadvertently/accidentally trained to walk three times a day, every day🤦🏾♀️. If we don’t get that last walk of the day, he barks at me till we go. He’s my trainer and show me no mercy. Rain, snow, heat, we go. He’s a good boy😊😊
Love this video. I started walking more in February 2023 and lost 40 lbs. trying to keep weight down in stead of having hip surgery. I’m going on74. I strive for 7000 steps. I’m worried about winter coming, it could be difficult.
I have the same issue with heat. So I walk indoors. I started walking for 10 minutes, and counted how many steps I did (I don't have a counter). I now walk 10 minutes every hour indoors, and since I walk about 1000 steps in 10 minutes, I can easily get 10,000 in a day. You can break it up like that. You don't have to do it all in one go.
Very informative. I am 76 years old and I normally walk between 7000 and 8000 steps a day mainly because I have to walk my dog every day. Great motivator. What I prefer to do is ride a stationary bike so I try to put about 30 minutes a day and on that. The stationary bike I do for me. The walking I do for the dog.
I have watch that measures steps. It keeps me active. Talking on the phone i pace the house to get my steps, it works. Keeps me honest. Sometimes i think ive been active, my watch doesnt lie.
I had a hysterectomy in late August and was put on reduced activity to not compromise the surgical cuff that was constructed. After 1 week I would go to the gym and walk 1.5 mph for an hour. A few days later I would slowly up the mph. By week 2 I was adding in some incline. By week 3 I was up to 3.5 mph and doing decent inclines. After 3 weeks I was able to go back to work. My doctor said I was healing super quickly and was very happy with the activity and my progress. There are days I will be at 10 miles a day, but many of those steps are moving around at work, doing chores, etc. I try to do 3-4 miles of walking on an incline or running a day, and also weight lifting.
My record for steps per day was 37,000. Which came out to about 18 miles. My husband and I got alittle lost hiking in Iceland 😂. I wish I could say that was 18 flat miles, but we had to go up and over 2 mountains.
My dad (76 yrs old) gets about 14k just from his part time job at Lowe’s. Other than walking the dog, it’s really the only exercise he gets but it’s so much better for his health than his previous desk job.
I think I read an article where a UK study found that there are no significant benefits gained from going above 10,000. I try to get 7 to 8000 every day. This is about 1 hour of non stop walking. I used to be a runner but after I had a minor heart attack I decided walking might be better going forward.
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I switched from running to walking a couple years ago. easier on mind and body. don't neglect strength training.
Im glad they mentioned using a mobility aid if you need one to get up and moving- both of my parents were reluctant and it was detrimental to their health.
A few weeks ago I watched a Japanese program about the same doctor you guys are talking about. Recently he published a paper. Apparently he found the better way to exercise for health and longevity and his conclusion was 3 minutes of intense exercise that will make your heartbeat beat as fast as you can handle, and then 3 minutes. do whatever you want. Walk, sit whatever and then you repeat this five times. Basically in 30 minutes time you achieve better results than the 10,000 steps and I believe this time it was scientifically proven, but it seemed like in the video they were talking about the 10,000 was scientifically proven also but I'm not sure
Since I got my rollator I am back in business. Yes, I am walking slower, but I am not wobbling and tripping all over the place. I found it silly to use an aid, but now that I am back to 5 thousand steps twice daily I must admit I sleep better.
At 85 years old, I get between 1oooo and 2 oooo steps a day, and I have had problems with my feet for years, feels like Iam walking on little marbles, ,so I try to do what I can,
Walking is a simple exercise that anyone can do. People with mobility limits should start with something small that they can do each day and be excited about building and enjoying progress. Biggest benefit is from regular exercise, so find something you enjoy that you can keep doing multiple times every week. I don't get that many steps, but I really like bicycling. Last year I bicycled more than 10k km. Looks like this year will be less, maybe only 9k km
If you take a long walk outdoors on a quiet nature trail and breathe deeply, it is also great for the lungs and is a stress reliever, and occasionally challenge oneself by increasing one's walking pace. There is also a celebrity in Asia who launched a program called "power to go" that encourages people to walk with him to improve their health. So cool!
Must say that I really appreciate the advice from this channel, and that the advice is coming from two guys who look like they take care of themselves.
I spent over 25 years doing 10,000 steps 5 to 6 days a week, at a good pace , for my heart health Needed a hip replacement earlier this year due to overuse wear and tear. Now rehabilitating, and only doing 4000 of cardio steps , 4 days a week.
I try for 10,000 steps per day because it’s a round number and I’m bad at math. I also use a walker for balance, which allows me to get some speed for a lot of it. Helpful video. Thanks!
Before knee replacement, i gained 9 lbs from not being able to do. After knee replacement, I have been able to start walking more and I've lost about 20lbs. Several doctors wanted me to wait another 25years, till I'm 60 to get knee replacement. I knew my overall health would suffer too much and kept searching till I found a doctor who agreed it was absurd to make me wait that long.
I will be 70 in a few days. I am an avid steps walker. I walked well beyond 10,000 steps a day. I developed this pesky plantar fasciitis. Over 10,000 steps a day is not for me anymore. I aim for about 7200 active steps about 6 days a week. It is a good fit for me. My weight has stayed the same. I eat healthy and weigh 123 lbs, 5'4". More steps in NOT better for me. Good topic!
When I was younger, before I fell on my knee and developed arthritis, I could walk 3 mi. No problem. Now, I just walk a mile at a time. 2400 steps. With walking in the house, a usual day is around 4,000. But the actual mile takes 1/2 hour so… I feel I’m good. But I may try and see how doing that 2x a day feels to the knee.
Depends on your age and physical condition. I'm currently 77 and have a bad Knee from an old Bicycle accident - the Knee is dislocated but not painful. I walk (according to phone pedometer) a mile or more per day, up and downhill from Apartment to Bus and on various errands. This doesn't include walking around Apartment. Some Stairs. When I was younger, I walked all over Manhattan every day. I've always been slim and healthy.
I live in a mountainous region of British Columbia where there is almost no flat terrain for me to walk on. The question I have about 7-10,000 steps is whether this number came from studies of people walking on a flat terrain or whether it included mountainous regions. If not, how many steps should be enough in a very up-and-down walk?
I asked Mr. Googlepants and he stated, According to recent research, even a "very up-and-down walk" with around 4,000 steps can be considered enough to start seeing health benefits, with the most significant reductions in mortality risk occurring around 7,000-9,000 steps per day, regardless of the terrain's incline; however, the exact number will depend on your age, fitness level, and individual health goals.
I ground every day as well as walk and ride a bike. I have a grounding mat when I can't get outside due to weather. Love your videos, and YES do one on the benefits of grounding aka earthing.
That’s funny, when you said Hatano my heart leapt bc I had my first Hobonichi Weeks (if you know, you know) and it was Soring Day by Hiroshi Hatano🇯🇵❤️ I’ve also heard 7K was the sweet spot. You know, life is filled with so much stuff to do that I really believe you can get 3K just cleaning your home. Recently, I’ve decided to just dance for a half hour 3X a week. I’m living in the same place for over 20 years and quite frankly, I’m bored with the sights around here.. I hope to remedy that with a move next year. Great to see you guys, I’ve missed you!! Been caught up with journaling videos! It’s planner season.
Really good to hear where the numbers are based on research. seems 10,000 won't hurt us. And as you said, any amount is better than none! For too much of my life I couldn't grasp that---felt I failed if I didn't hit a specific goal. Glad I've gained some wisdom in my old age
I have my goal of 10,000 steps because it keeps me accountable. I kind of wish that sometimes I started with 7,000, but it keeps me moving! I don’t really "veg" until I meet that goal each day. And I embrace extra steps like moving items where I used to try to carry everything in one or two actions.
There was an article that stated walking at least 100 steps per minute gives you good benefits. I tested how many steps I do in an minute and it was 111 - 125. I walk at a 2.5 - 3.0 pace and I am a short strider. I take 2 steps to most 1 step.
Thank you. It is very time consuming to try to get in 10,000 steps per day. I need to clean my house and do my laundry. I want to stay in touch with my kids and grandkids. I need to get my bills paid.
Don't know from steps, if you can't walk, I have had many injuries, including sciatic damage. So I bought an e bike,, Step through, no bar so easy on. It has a throttle in case you run out of steam. Haven't needed it so far. SO 7 gears, and 5 levels of peddle assist. found myself a street with rolling hills like a motocross course, loops around. I set it to middle gear and lowest assist of 1. I do 4 resistance laps up the 4 hills, hard, barely enough forward momentum to keep balance, like leg pressing, up then coast down to the next for a few seconds rest, with one monster hill in the middle. Then I set if to level 2 for 4 sprint laps. The hills are about a mile and a half from my house. SO about 18 miles in all. Takes me about an hour 40 minutes.
I’m 62 and I try to work out every day, starting with a walking workout to jumpstart my steps. I do resistance workouts too. I do aim for 10,000 or more steps a day, but happy if I get at least 8400.
I'll soon be 70 years old, and some days, I get in 12,000 or more steps a day. (So far today, I have more than 15,000). I haven't set a goal; it's just that I have a walking buddy, and sometimes we're so involved in conversation that we keep going. THEN, I'll walk with a blind relative for her benefit for another 45 minutes or so. I think I may cut back before I have more wear and tear. I don't feel any negative effects so far, however.
I think its good to walk hard up hills to get the hr up. I'll wear a hr monitor and on flat ground my hr only gets to 50%max (80bpm). I'd max my hr once a week on hills but started getting pvc's and pac's, so I'll go to 85%max.
Definitely getting back into walking 8 to 10,000 steps a day or whether this fall in the north east US has been fantastic so I’m taking advantage but I have to balance it with work and other responsibilities
I think I can speak to this as I was a mail carrier for many years. Definitely can be overdone. Most carriers walk A LOT and most of us have over-use injuries. Definitely more is not better. Also, I think this applies to people who are adults but not necessarily the elderly. I mean it has to be tailored for each individual's specific circumstances, as you are saying. It's interesting that the sweet spot is 7000 steps. 10,000 does seem way too high for regular people. I like the advice to just do anything and move more. I think if you set the bar too high, people just get discouraged and give up. What about 2.000 steps? Do most people even do that? Can anyone recommend a step counter to me? I've never had one. I prefer low-tech type. Might be fun to try it. Great video. Thank you.
I have always walked the last 5 years since I retired. Bu this summer I was walking 6-7 miles a day (about 12k-14k steps) i usually walk 2 1/2-3 mph. Unfortunately It caused an aggravation of an old bone spur in my foot so that what I got for walking so much up for surgery in January. But am still walking 4-6k steps a day.
I am walking 12,000 steps / day for the last 6 years .....( except for 1 week ( 4 years ago) while I had rectal cencer stage 3 surgery (metastatized to prostate and limp nodes resuling to intense chemo terapy and radiation terapy ) .... so 26 million steps / 6 years....... I have not loose any weight ( I am 10 kg over weight ) ....... I feel better compared to not walking , that is all and that is enough reason for me to do it every day
Some of the beds in post-op where I recently was had signs on them that said "Bed Rest is Bad Rest." There is a new variation on walking - also from Japan - where you walk fast for 3 minutes or so, then slower for 3 minutes, and keep alternating for the length of your walk (typically 30 minutes). One of their studies showed that the interval walkers had four times the reduction in blood pressure than the 10,000 steps group! I don't think links are allowed here but a web search for an NHK report called "New Findings on Walking and Running" will get you to the video. As a side note, Docs, if you've never been to Japan I highly recommend you take your families there on vacation. It's an amazing place with great people, culture, and food.
Love your channel and your sense of humour, and you give really important heath information in a really fun and engaging way. I am in the UK with the National Health Service which you must envy! Every country should have it though.
The first thing my 87 yo father does when he wakes up is look at his Fitbit to see how well he slept.. He was convinced that he was getting "ripped off" for steps while he was on the Eliptical trainer at the gym so he started strapping the Fitbit to his ankle to ensure proper step credit...Its a mania to some for sure.. fortunately the newer Fitbits accomodate cardio equipment so old men dont have to strap thier watch to thier ankles in public..
Ha ha this is music to my ears! I don’t like exercise but have been doing yoga for donkeys years. But I can certainly make the effort to walk 7000! Am post menopause so need to watch bones n heart. But honestly having done veggie vegan blah blah and studied and taken heaps of HRT and supplements in my life, the old saying ‘everything in moderation’ is king! Love this thanks 🙏👏🏼👏🏼
I sit all day for work and have osteoarthritis in my knees. I go for a 5k walk everyday about 8500+ steps a day. Although my knees are stiff, when I walk they loosen up and I feel better overall.
I do between 7000 to 12000 daily. Depending on the days events. Also the walk outside after the evening meal is important.. just a 10 minute around the block is beneficial. (70 yo. Female)
I have a sedentary job but have committed to walking for past 4 years (now 64 years/o). Average steps per day in 2023 was 6000/day and now in 2024 am getting 7500 steps per day. Some work days only 2000 but other days up to 15000-16000.
I'm a 55 yo male. I fell and broke my arm about a year and a half ago. I was weighed at the hospital and the number I saw on the scale scared me into losing weight. I was 260 pounds at 5'8". I started lifting weight twice a week and walking every day. Originally my goal was 6000 steps. After about a month 6000 just seemed too easy so I added a 20 pound weighted vest. Fast forward a year and I'm now doing 11,000 steps 7 days a week and lifting weights 3 days a week. I'm now down to 175 pounds with only ten pounds left to hit my goal. I started melting the weight off when I went from 6,000 steps to 11,000 steps. So I'm not sure I agree with the over 7,000 steps is a waste of time. Or at least it wasn't for me.
I miss the Cubit (but, I, also, miss Thorn). As for steps per day, I only count the steps taken while walking one of my routes, never counting the steps taken inside or while at work. Most days, I'll walk - at least - 7K (3.5 to/back from coffee shop). As for pace, it varies, but I keep it quick. For example, one day I did 7.4K in 74 minutes. Other times, I'm criss-crossing Toronto, doing 20K, but that's less frequent. I, once, walked from Sheppard/McCowan to King/Bathurst. It took, rougly, 6 hours. As for benefits, I was able to eat a burrito from Wilbur - in its entirety - in one go without noticing it and, still, feel hungry! So, benefit unlocked! 53 doesn't seem so bad! Best!
I won't watch it. I hate feet. Feet should always be covered. I only take off socks at night when they are under blankets, and obviously, when I shower. I don't like how it feels to have feet exposed, and seeing other people's feet makes me think of that feeling.
I try to get 7500 steps every other day. Lost about 40 lbs one year but stopped losing weight for the past year 😒. I'm eating better but I need to eat less and more healthier foods to keep losing weight and achieve a goal of losing 40 more pounds. I'd like to see if that helps with my health issues, which did get better after I started walking.
I have often heard that 150 minutes of exercise per week is the minimum. There must be some study that says that I run or walk at least an hour a day. Five or six days a week, I am 78 years old and pretty healthy except for a Bout with colon cancer three years ago.
I have been an avid walker all my life until vertigo took over when I turned 60. No one can figure why this happened. Walking 3-5 km was a no brainer for me, now I can barely get to the end of my driveway without swaying or staggering like I’m a drunken sailor. I miss walking.
Having had just 24 hours of it once made me aware of all the people who struggle like yourself to live with this every day. Am so admiring of your effort to have a normal, full life despite this tremendous challenge. These invisible illnesses are even more difficult because others do not recognize what a burden they are to bear.
I started counting steps with the old mechanical pedometers. I'd aim for 6,000 to 8,000 a day on average. When phones and watches could measure distance I found that a more natural measure and settled on about 5 miles as an average daily goal, which for me turns out to be about 10,000 steps.
I used to walk a lot more when I lived in a city (5 Km/day). Now I live in the mountains, so I ride my bike (10-15 Km/day), which I like better than walking. I don't know how many steps this is, but it's what I do.
I am 65 years old, retired recently. My average steps are 15,000 or more per day. That seems to work better for me in terms of weight loss and body fat percentage reduction. I have seen a big difference over the last five months. Now that I'm retired I can focus on my eating as well to try to eat better. I love walking and if I don't get it in, I will surely miss it. Sorry I'm actually talk texting.
I'm training to do the Walk of the World in Nijmegen next summer, so I do 30,000 a day. I will increase 40,000 in June. I'm in the 65 and over category.
I threw my Fitbit away because my husband was so competitive! However, not to worry my Golden Retriever insists that I get over 7000 steps a day. I have arthritis in my knees and my physiotherapist told me to do 10 minutes of exercise for my knees each day and to continue walking because it was such good exercise.
I came out of a 2-year illness with 150 to lose and not much muscle strength at all. I started with less than 2000 steps per day and worked my way up to 8600. I recently had a knee injury that set me back...but I am healing and working my way back to health. I have now lost nearly 100 lbs, which can be connected to my step count goals. Setting achievable goals with small incremental steps is key to success.
Awesome job ..
Hope your knee heals quickly
Congratulations, that is fantastic progress
That's awesome!! Your progress I mean! I only have 40 lb to lose and I can't seem to, for the life of me lol, get myself to exercise everyday!! My eating habits are bad too. 😭
Awesome. I do 10,000 steps a day and lost 70 lbs since February of this year.
I get up early every day to get my minimum five miles a day. On day 906! Haven’t missed a day yet!
I hit 17k steps each day. I’m 55, retired, and I feel better now than I did at 45. I eat much better now too! I have learned I have to take care of both HEALTH and WEALTH. Both are extremely important.
Health IS wealth!
Right now I'm at 9,000 steps. I was doing 12,000, but lowered it after my doctor weighed me. I well surpassed my weight loss goal. I intermittent fast well.
About 7000 steps are 3.5 km, which is around 1 hour of average speed walk.
Depends upon your stride length.
I have always been a walker as was my Mother. I am now 70 and strive for an average of 8000 a day. My husband walks with me. We both feel great. We also eat right so i think we are doing pretty good. Thanks for the great videos guys.😊
Thanks for tackling this topic. As a new retiree…my new “Must do daily task” is to remain active for future longevity. I’ve been averaging 6,800 to 10,000 steps a day (my dog insists) plus I alternate days of stationary cycling and lap swimming. Building or maintaining muscle as we age is also important so adding resistant training will be next.
You are perfectly on track!!!!
I use to walk morning and evening for a total of 3 miles and would aim for 15,000 steps a day. Five months ago I lost my balance and broke my left femur and arm both in two places. I was non weight baring in a wheelchair for two months. Then I did physical therapy for two months. Now I do at least one walk half a mile and ride a recumbent bike but it has been a rough recovery. Still have a significant limp. I appreciate knowing that 7000 steps is the sweet spot.
Wishing you healing
I want to know how you are hitting 15,000 steps in 3 miles? I do 11,000 steps every day and it works out to 5.5 miles.
@ 15000 steps is not gained in the two walks but is what I was doing throughout the day. I put my Apple Watch on as soon as I get up and then check it at night when I put it on the charger. I am the limping lady now still recovering from the broken hip so I had to reduce the goal to 10,000.
Starting 13 months ago, I begin walking. I have been up to 2.6 miles per day for the past 8 months. As of this morning, I have lost 140 lbs and feeling the best I remember feeling over my 65 years. (I was always overweight.) I have worked on diet as well.
Holy wow 140lbs!!! Congrats. You should be very proud
Way to go. good for you. Stay with it and stay happy and healthy.
80/20
I walk an average of 8,000 steps per day. I always aim for 10,000 steps daily. Sometimes I do more, sometimes less, but overall, my goal is to walk for 2 hours most days of the week. The mental health benefits are real. I think it helps with bone density too.
I walk between 15 and 20 thousand steps 5 days a week because it feels good to me.
When I was working at an Amazon warehouse filling those boxes that land on your doorstep, there were quite a few days where I hit 10,000 steps on my Fitbit by lunchtime. Crazy. It's been six weeks since my total hip replacement. Walking feels so much better with the new hip. I'm ready to start working on increasing my steps -- slowly at first, of course.
For myself…. Walking daily benefits both physically and mentally….. I enjoy seeing nature in all seasons!
Amen yes
I’m 63 and I own a personal training business where I specialize in injuries and health issues in peoples homes. I have been doing this for over 20 years and know the wear and tear on the body. I use to get between 22000 to 30000 steps in a day in my 40’s and 50’s. I now get between 11000 to 18000 steps a day. I cut away back because my joints hurt. I also try to teach my clients that more is not always better but doing exercises correctly is better. So the 7000-1000 is a good rule. Thanks for sharing an important topic people need to know about. I am lucky to have no health issues.
I am on no medication and only take vitamins d, multi vitamin , iron and vitamin c. But as I get older I do notice the changes.
That is awesome. Thanks for sharing
I am able to do 10K on an elliptical machine at the community centre three times a week and I try to walk at least 10,000 steps on the other days of the week. My heart rate has dropped to 51 bpm and my blood pressure is at or below the recommended value of 120/80. I am 74 years old and love doing all this exercise in retirement. I guess I am lucky. Thank you, Docs !
Pretty much what I do, in the winter I aim for 8 to 10k, cause the weather is so unpredictable and cold.
Used to be a prairie/flatter lands runner and then moved to BC where there are many mountains/hills. I traded off the 3 mile run for a 4 km hike, 6 days a week. This is so timely Doc’s ♥️ because there has been dialogue amongst my pals about 10K steps or more or a bit less and or around there. Muchly appreciated!
You physicians do an incredible job presenting information on health topics. Most excellent!!!
I walk over 30k steps 7 days a week and never felt better. I am 60 years old, BP average is 105/65 and resting HR hit 39 recently. No medications at all.
Are you sure you’re not dead?😂
@@Lazybones52 Why would I be dead? That's 3-4 hours of walking very early in the morning(7,000 steps per hour) plus I do plenty of work around my house. I do have 22 fruit trees and lawn work.
Sweet
Your resting heart rate is amazing!
@ if your a corpse
Our 50-ish year old son recently suggested that we take our slippers off and go outside and stand in the grass for ‘Grounding’! We texted him back and told him we’d do one better: I said “We’re going to strip naked and roll around in the grass and really do it right”! 😂
🤣. We can’t unsee that!
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YES
Go girl😅
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This was so helpful and took a load off of my mind. I would be stressed and feel sad when I could not hit that 10K steps, at the same time, when I did I felt like I was on top of the world! The good of it all was that I was moving more as a result of my determination to lose weight - but bad was that I went too "hard in the paint" and was doing a brisk 10K steps a little too much and ended up causing inflammation to my plantar ( I have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis). Now, I have to really pace myself and take it easy. I think knowing that I am ok if I only do 7K steps takes the pressure off of me and reminds me that a little movement is better than none, and I don't have to kill myself trying to get it all in, in a day. Thanks, Docs!
Way to go!
I love you guys! Just when I was feeling like taking a pass and staying in my recliner, you inspired me to get out and take my evening walk. Thanks for everything!
You got this!
I have a dog who i inadvertently/accidentally trained to walk three times a day, every day🤦🏾♀️. If we don’t get that last walk of the day, he barks at me till we go. He’s my trainer and show me no mercy. Rain, snow, heat, we go. He’s a good boy😊😊
Love this video. I started walking more in February 2023 and lost 40 lbs. trying to keep weight down in stead of having hip surgery. I’m going on74. I strive for 7000 steps. I’m worried about winter coming, it could be difficult.
I have the same issue with heat. So I walk indoors. I started walking for 10 minutes, and counted how many steps I did (I don't have a counter). I now walk 10 minutes every hour indoors, and since I walk about 1000 steps in 10 minutes, I can easily get 10,000 in a day. You can break it up like that. You don't have to do it all in one go.
Very informative. I am 76 years old and I normally walk between 7000 and 8000 steps a day mainly because I have to walk my dog every day. Great motivator. What I prefer to do is ride a stationary bike so I try to put about 30 minutes a day and on that. The stationary bike I do for me. The walking I do for the dog.
I have watch that measures steps. It keeps me active. Talking on the phone i pace the house to get my steps, it works. Keeps me honest. Sometimes i think ive been active, my watch doesnt lie.
I have a sedentary job. I average 6,000 to 7,000 steps per day. It is just too difficult to get more than that. I now feel better about this.😁
Yay!
I had a hysterectomy in late August and was put on reduced activity to not compromise the surgical cuff that was constructed. After 1 week I would go to the gym and walk 1.5 mph for an hour. A few days later I would slowly up the mph. By week 2 I was adding in some incline. By week 3 I was up to 3.5 mph and doing decent inclines. After 3 weeks I was able to go back to work. My doctor said I was healing super quickly and was very happy with the activity and my progress. There are days I will be at 10 miles a day, but many of those steps are moving around at work, doing chores, etc. I try to do 3-4 miles of walking on an incline or running a day, and also weight lifting.
My record for steps per day was 37,000. Which came out to about 18 miles. My husband and I got alittle lost hiking in Iceland 😂. I wish I could say that was 18 flat miles, but we had to go up and over 2 mountains.
My dad (76 yrs old) gets about 14k just from his part time job at Lowe’s. Other than walking the dog, it’s really the only exercise he gets but it’s so much better for his health than his previous desk job.
I think I read an article where a UK study found that there are no significant benefits gained from going above 10,000. I try to get 7 to 8000 every day. This is about 1 hour of non stop walking. I used to be a runner but after I had a minor heart attack I decided walking might be better going forward.
I switched from running to walking a couple years ago. easier on mind and body. don't neglect strength training.
Im glad they mentioned using a mobility aid if you need one to get up and moving- both of my parents were reluctant and it was detrimental to their health.
Agree
Arthritis and parkinsons has slowed me down, averaging about 1500 steps now, working to increase. Other alternatives being used.
Hang in there. Slow and steady wins the race
A few weeks ago I watched a Japanese program about the same doctor you guys are talking about. Recently he published a paper. Apparently he found the better way to exercise for health and longevity and his conclusion was 3 minutes of intense exercise that will make your heartbeat beat as fast as you can handle, and then 3 minutes. do whatever you want. Walk, sit whatever and then you repeat this five times. Basically in 30 minutes time you achieve better results than the 10,000 steps and I believe this time it was scientifically proven, but it seemed like in the video they were talking about the 10,000 was scientifically proven also but I'm not sure
Since I got my rollator I am back in business. Yes, I am walking slower, but I am not wobbling and tripping all over the place. I found it silly to use an aid, but now that I am back to 5 thousand steps twice daily I must admit I sleep better.
At 85 years old, I get between 1oooo and 2 oooo steps a day, and I have had problems with my feet for years, feels like Iam walking on little marbles, ,so I try to do what I can,
Walking is a simple exercise that anyone can do. People with mobility limits should start with something small that they can do each day and be excited about building and enjoying progress. Biggest benefit is from regular exercise, so find something you enjoy that you can keep doing multiple times every week. I don't get that many steps, but I really like bicycling. Last year I bicycled more than 10k km. Looks like this year will be less, maybe only 9k km
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13K to 17K daily combined with morning (strength) training & carnivore diet . My 40s have been the best years by far thanks to all of that .💪🏼❤️
I love walking. You guys are so right on. I really like walking in the rain. I'm 70yrs And feel great. ❤
Awesome!
Walk in rain here in Florida y as g we t struck by lightning lol
I just love you guys. Always giving us an attainable way to improve our lives…and you put a smile on my face this morning! 🚶♀️
If you take a long walk outdoors on a quiet nature trail and breathe deeply, it is also great for the lungs and is a stress reliever, and occasionally challenge oneself by increasing one's walking pace.
There is also a celebrity in Asia who launched a program called "power to go" that encourages people to walk with him to improve their health. So cool!
Very cool
Must say that I really appreciate the advice from this channel, and that the advice is coming from two guys who look like they take care of themselves.
Good to know I don’t have to knock myself out upping my step count. I can use some of that time for balance and stretching. Thanks.
Great idea. Both very important
I spent over 25 years doing 10,000 steps 5 to 6 days a week, at a good pace , for my heart health
Needed a hip replacement earlier this year due to overuse wear and tear.
Now rehabilitating, and only doing 4000 of cardio steps , 4 days a week.
I try for 10,000 steps per day because it’s a round number and I’m bad at math. I also use a walker for balance, which allows me to get some speed for a lot of it.
Helpful video. Thanks!
With a BMI over 50, my current goal is 8000 steps per day.
I've been sitting at a desk for 40+ years and my pear shape is a good indicator of my chair-smoking habit.
Before knee replacement, i gained 9 lbs from not being able to do. After knee replacement, I have been able to start walking more and I've lost about 20lbs.
Several doctors wanted me to wait another 25years, till I'm 60 to get knee replacement. I knew my overall health would suffer too much and kept searching till I found a doctor who agreed it was absurd to make me wait that long.
Common sense, encouraging recommendations. Keep moving. Any pace'll do. Thanks!🇨🇦👍
I will be 70 in a few days. I am an avid steps walker. I walked well beyond 10,000 steps a day. I developed this pesky plantar fasciitis. Over 10,000 steps a day is not for me anymore. I aim for about 7200 active steps about 6 days a week. It is a good fit for me. My weight has stayed the same. I eat healthy and weigh 123 lbs, 5'4". More steps in NOT better for me. Good topic!
When I was younger, before I fell on my knee and developed arthritis, I could walk 3 mi. No problem. Now, I just walk a mile at a time. 2400 steps. With walking in the house, a usual day is around 4,000. But the actual mile takes 1/2 hour so… I feel I’m good. But I may try and see how doing that 2x a day feels to the knee.
Depends on your age and physical condition. I'm currently 77 and have a bad Knee from an old Bicycle accident - the Knee is dislocated but not painful. I walk (according to phone pedometer) a mile or more per day, up and downhill from Apartment to Bus and on various errands. This doesn't include walking around Apartment. Some Stairs. When I was younger, I walked all over Manhattan every day.
I've always been slim and healthy.
I am 81, walk 3 to 5000 steps, stand and am active, healthy, minimal sitting, this will just have to do.
Totally agree
I'm 78 and in good health no medications .. I go slow and build up ... bone on bone knees but strong! I enjoy dancing and yoga too!
I live in a mountainous region of British Columbia where there is almost no flat terrain for me to walk on. The question I have about 7-10,000 steps is whether this number came from studies of people walking on a flat terrain or whether it included mountainous regions. If not, how many steps should be enough in a very up-and-down walk?
I asked Mr. Googlepants and he stated, According to recent research, even a "very up-and-down walk" with around 4,000 steps can be considered enough to start seeing health benefits, with the most significant reductions in mortality risk occurring around 7,000-9,000 steps per day, regardless of the terrain's incline; however, the exact number will depend on your age, fitness level, and individual health goals.
@susiea7129 yes an altitude! Many factors.
I ground every day as well as walk and ride a bike. I have a grounding mat when I can't get outside due to weather. Love your videos, and YES do one on the benefits of grounding aka earthing.
Sounds great!
Wonder what studies they'll find on earthing.
That’s funny, when you said Hatano my heart leapt bc I had my first Hobonichi Weeks (if you know, you know) and it was Soring Day by Hiroshi Hatano🇯🇵❤️
I’ve also heard 7K was the sweet spot. You know, life is filled with so much stuff to do that I really believe you can get 3K just cleaning your home. Recently, I’ve decided to just dance for a half hour 3X a week. I’m living in the same place for over 20 years and quite frankly, I’m bored with the sights around here.. I hope to remedy that with a move next year. Great to see you guys, I’ve missed you!! Been caught up with journaling videos! It’s planner season.
That's awesome!
Really good to hear where the numbers are based on research. seems 10,000 won't hurt us. And as you said, any amount is better than none! For too much of my life I couldn't grasp that---felt I failed if I didn't hit a specific goal. Glad I've gained some wisdom in my old age
I walk every day and aim to achieve 5 to 7K steps, depending on my day. I thought that’s a good amount for a 69 year old woman.
Sure is!
I would be interested in a Talking With Docs video on grounding if possible . Thanks!
Noted!
Same here!
I have my goal of 10,000 steps because it keeps me accountable. I kind of wish that sometimes I started with 7,000, but it keeps me moving! I don’t really "veg" until I meet that goal each day. And I embrace extra steps like moving items where I used to try to carry everything in one or two actions.
There was an article that stated walking at least 100 steps per minute gives you good benefits. I tested how many steps I do in an minute and it was 111 - 125. I walk at a 2.5 - 3.0 pace and I am a short strider. I take 2 steps to most 1 step.
Nice
Thank you. It is very time consuming to try to get in 10,000 steps per day. I need to clean my house and do my laundry. I want to stay in touch with my kids and grandkids. I need to get my bills paid.
Don't know from steps, if you can't walk, I have had many injuries, including sciatic damage. So I bought an e bike,, Step through, no bar so easy on. It has a throttle in case you run out of steam. Haven't needed it so far. SO 7 gears, and 5 levels of peddle assist. found myself a street with rolling hills like a motocross course, loops around. I set it to middle gear and lowest assist of 1. I do 4 resistance laps up the 4 hills, hard, barely enough forward momentum to keep balance, like leg pressing, up then coast down to the next for a few seconds rest, with one monster hill in the middle. Then I set if to level 2 for 4 sprint laps. The hills are about a mile and a half from my house. SO about 18 miles in all. Takes me about an hour 40 minutes.
I’m 62 and I try to work out every day, starting with a walking workout to jumpstart my steps. I do resistance workouts too. I do aim for 10,000 or more steps a day, but happy if I get at least 8400.
I'll soon be 70 years old, and some days, I get in 12,000 or more steps a day. (So far today, I have more than 15,000). I haven't set a goal; it's just that I have a walking buddy, and sometimes we're so involved in conversation that we keep going. THEN, I'll walk with a blind relative for her benefit for another 45 minutes or so. I think I may cut back before I have more wear and tear. I don't feel any negative effects so far, however.
Thank you for helping put some science into this exercise. Great advice.
It’s what we try to do! Cute dog!
Thank you, Docs!! This really helped me on my health path. I appreciate all your videos! 🇨🇦🙏🇺🇲☮️ Thanks from America!
I think its good to walk hard up hills to get the hr up. I'll wear a hr monitor and on flat ground my hr only gets to 50%max (80bpm). I'd max my hr once a week on hills but started getting pvc's and pac's, so I'll go to 85%max.
Definitely getting back into walking 8 to 10,000 steps a day or whether this fall in the north east US has been fantastic so I’m taking advantage but I have to balance it with work and other responsibilities
Keep up the good work.Appreciate what you are doing.Thank You.
Thanks, will do!
I think I can speak to this as I was a mail carrier for many years. Definitely can be overdone. Most carriers walk A LOT and most of us have over-use injuries. Definitely more is not better. Also, I think this applies to people who are adults but not necessarily the elderly. I mean it has to be tailored for each individual's specific circumstances, as you are saying. It's interesting that the sweet spot is 7000 steps. 10,000 does seem way too high for regular people. I like the advice to just do anything and move more. I think if you set the bar too high, people just get discouraged and give up. What about 2.000 steps? Do most people even do that? Can anyone recommend a step counter to me? I've never had one. I prefer low-tech type. Might be fun to try it. Great video. Thank you.
Totally agree. The Fitbit is pretty low tech and useful
I have always walked the last 5 years since I retired. Bu this summer I was walking 6-7 miles a day (about 12k-14k steps) i usually walk 2 1/2-3 mph. Unfortunately It caused an aggravation of an old bone spur in my foot so that what I got for walking so much up for surgery in January. But am still walking 4-6k steps a day.
I am walking 12,000 steps / day for the last 6 years .....( except for 1 week ( 4 years ago) while I had rectal cencer stage 3 surgery (metastatized to prostate and limp nodes resuling to intense chemo terapy and radiation terapy ) .... so 26 million steps / 6 years....... I have not loose any weight ( I am 10 kg over weight ) ....... I feel better compared to not walking , that is all and that is enough reason for me to do it every day
Some of the beds in post-op where I recently was had signs on them that said "Bed Rest is Bad Rest."
There is a new variation on walking - also from Japan - where you walk fast for 3 minutes or so, then slower for 3 minutes, and keep alternating for the length of your walk (typically 30 minutes). One of their studies showed that the interval walkers had four times the reduction in blood pressure than the 10,000 steps group! I don't think links are allowed here but a web search for an NHK report called "New Findings on Walking and Running" will get you to the video.
As a side note, Docs, if you've never been to Japan I highly recommend you take your families there on vacation. It's an amazing place with great people, culture, and food.
Thanks for sharing!!!
Whatever exercise you do set a goal, otherwise you may slack off. It works for me.
Hi Docs. You’re at 787K! You’re almost there! 🎉🎉
Love your channel and your sense of humour, and you give really important heath information in a really fun and engaging way. I am in the UK with the National Health Service which you must envy! Every country should have it though.
Well we are in Canada so there are some similarities
The first thing my 87 yo father does when he wakes up is look at his Fitbit to see how well he slept.. He was convinced that he was getting "ripped off" for steps while he was on the Eliptical trainer at the gym so he started strapping the Fitbit to his ankle to ensure proper step credit...Its a mania to some for sure.. fortunately the newer Fitbits accomodate cardio equipment so old men dont have to strap thier watch to thier ankles in public..
My husband believes the forklift gives out extra steps. There's no way he does more than me. I've got little legs!
Ha ha this is music to my ears! I don’t like exercise but have been doing yoga for donkeys years. But I can certainly make the effort to walk 7000! Am post menopause so need to watch bones n heart. But honestly having done veggie vegan blah blah and studied and taken heaps of HRT and supplements in my life, the old saying ‘everything in moderation’ is king! Love this thanks 🙏👏🏼👏🏼
I sit all day for work and have osteoarthritis in my knees. I go for a 5k walk everyday about 8500+ steps a day. Although my knees are stiff, when I walk they loosen up and I feel better overall.
I do between 7000 to 12000 daily. Depending on the days events. Also the walk outside after the evening meal is important.. just a 10 minute around the block is beneficial. (70 yo. Female)
I have a sedentary job but have committed to walking for past 4 years (now 64 years/o). Average steps per day in 2023 was 6000/day and now in 2024 am getting 7500 steps per day. Some work days only 2000 but other days up to 15000-16000.
Thank you to these Docs!! These videos are so useful and helpful
I'm a 55 yo male. I fell and broke my arm about a year and a half ago. I was weighed at the hospital and the number I saw on the scale scared me into losing weight. I was 260 pounds at 5'8".
I started lifting weight twice a week and walking every day. Originally my goal was 6000 steps. After about a month 6000 just seemed too easy so I added a 20 pound weighted vest. Fast forward a year and I'm now doing 11,000 steps 7 days a week and lifting weights 3 days a week.
I'm now down to 175 pounds with only ten pounds left to hit my goal.
I started melting the weight off when I went from 6,000 steps to 11,000 steps. So I'm not sure I agree with the over 7,000 steps is a waste of time. Or at least it wasn't for me.
Had a hip replacement almost 4 months ago. Coincidentally, I'm just getting around 7000 steps a day in this week. Love you guys!
I miss the Cubit (but, I, also, miss Thorn).
As for steps per day, I only count the steps taken while walking one of my routes, never counting the steps taken inside or while at work. Most days, I'll walk - at least - 7K (3.5 to/back from coffee shop). As for pace, it varies, but I keep it quick. For example, one day I did 7.4K in 74 minutes. Other times, I'm criss-crossing Toronto, doing 20K, but that's less frequent. I, once, walked from Sheppard/McCowan to King/Bathurst. It took, rougly, 6 hours. As for benefits, I was able to eat a burrito from Wilbur - in its entirety - in one go without noticing it and, still, feel hungry! So, benefit unlocked!
53 doesn't seem so bad!
Best!
Walking actually helps a lot especially if you are doing it with much expectations.
Agreed
GROUNDING!! I’ll be the nerd that asks you to do the video on that 😂
Done!
I won't watch it. I hate feet. Feet should always be covered. I only take off socks at night when they are under blankets, and obviously, when I shower. I don't like how it feels to have feet exposed, and seeing other people's feet makes me think of that feeling.
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Great video, thanks Docs! 4 to 8km per day=2.5 to 5 miles for us metrically challenged..
I try to get 7500 steps every other day. Lost about 40 lbs one year but stopped losing weight for the past year 😒. I'm eating better but I need to eat less and more healthier foods to keep losing weight and achieve a goal of losing 40 more pounds. I'd like to see if that helps with my health issues, which did get better after I started walking.
Been wondering what the latest recommendation is regarding step count! Thanks!
I have often heard that 150 minutes of exercise per week is the minimum. There must be some study that says that I run or walk at least an hour a day. Five or six days a week, I am 78 years old and pretty healthy except for a Bout with colon cancer three years ago.
I have been an avid walker all my life until vertigo took over when I turned 60. No one can figure why this happened. Walking 3-5 km was a no brainer for me, now I can barely get to the end of my driveway without swaying or staggering like I’m a drunken sailor. I miss walking.
Having had just 24 hours of it once made me aware of all the people who struggle like yourself to live with this every day. Am so admiring of your effort to have a normal, full life despite this tremendous challenge. These invisible illnesses are even more difficult because others do not recognize what a burden they are to bear.
Always wanted to what real doctors thought about this! Thanks!
Now you know!
i love walking, even just pacing in my room makes me feel better
I started counting steps with the old mechanical pedometers. I'd aim for 6,000 to 8,000 a day on average. When phones and watches could measure distance I found that a more natural measure and settled on about 5 miles as an average daily goal, which for me turns out to be about 10,000 steps.
I used to walk a lot more when I lived in a city (5 Km/day). Now I live in the mountains, so I ride my bike (10-15 Km/day), which I like better than walking. I don't know how many steps this is, but it's what I do.
The mountains! Awesome
I am 65 years old, retired recently. My average steps are 15,000 or more per day. That seems to work better for me in terms of weight loss and body fat percentage reduction. I have seen a big difference over the last five months. Now that I'm retired I can focus on my eating as well to try to eat better. I love walking and if I don't get it in, I will surely miss it. Sorry I'm actually talk texting.
I'm training to do the Walk of the World in Nijmegen next summer, so I do 30,000 a day. I will increase 40,000 in June. I'm in the 65 and over category.
15 mins cardio in the gym ..stretching out 15 mins ..30 mins light weights....
You guys are the best!
I threw my Fitbit away because my husband was so competitive! However, not to worry my Golden Retriever insists that I get over 7000 steps a day. I have arthritis in my knees and my physiotherapist told me to do 10 minutes of exercise for my knees each day and to continue walking because it was such good exercise.
i walk on average of about 12,000 steps a day and makes me feel so much better both physically and mentally