Quote from: DaveBrown74 on May 18, 2024, 04:31:30 PMI know there have been exercise threads before, but I'm curious specifically about walking. Everyone knows how beneficial walking is, but plenty don't get enough. I have improved my walking total, but there is still room for improvement. 10,000 steps (the recommended daily amount) is approximately five miles. I'm curious if people here hit/exceed that total on a daily basis.
DB: "10,000 steps" is for old-timers like me. For you, I'd consider 20,000 steps (mostly on flat terrain).
By the way it's not really the number of steps that is important.
The important thing is to engage in a minimum of 45 minutes (but go for 1 hour) of elevated heart rate caused by slightly-more-than casual "strolling" (that means to ensure that you are pushing yourself at least slightly).
Bob