Medical Minute - How many steps?

beststart in #ctptalk • last year

It has been too long since my last Medical Minute post.
I found this information while doing my daily medical journal highlights and felt that it would be good to share on Hive.

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How many steps do you need every day?

This is a topic that has recommendations and opinions from every health group and health gurus alike.

Where do these numbers come from?

Probably the most common number is 10,000 steps a day.

This number was actually suggested over twenty years ago by a pedometer manufacturing company in their advertising campaign.

10,000 steps a day does not have significant backing to support it.

Now, don't get me wrong, getting 10,000 steps a day in is an excellent goal.

But for a more accurate number, it is not a hard single number for all.
Certain limitations, physical conditions, and age will need to be factored in for a realistic goal.

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In a recent article published by Dr. Erin E. Dooley, an epidemiologist with the American Heart Association, shows that as we age, the total daily steps are reduced in number.

The most astonishing fact from the article shows that as little as 500 EXTRA steps a day can lead to a reduction of cardiovascular events by 14% within 4 years.

The article also states that the target for the number of steps in adults over 50 is around 4500 steps.

The bottom line is to increase your steps by 500 per day for the average adult over 50.

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Lucky for us (as in we Hiveans), we have a simple tool that can track your activity and actually pay you for posting about your daily activity.

This is, of course, ACTIFIT. Using the Actifit app can help you track your daily activity

So, the take-home of this article for me is to increase your current activity by 500 steps a day. This makes it a much more doable task.

I like the idea of talking to my patients about activity increases by encouraging them to just add 500 steps a day. This is a much more realistic goal than 10,000 steps per day.

Until next time,
John Novak PA-C

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jmis101 last year (edited)

10,000 steps a day is high and can be discouraging.
500 Steps is easier and can make someone look forward to it without being discouraged.
Indeed actifit have been of great help to me.
It makes me want to engage in an activity daily.
And the pay is the best part.

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beststart last year

Thanks for commenting, @jmis101

I agree that Actifit is helpful.
I am somewhat competitive, so I find it necessary to complete tasks, lol.

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jmis101 last year

Yes it is.
You are welcome dear

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ironshield last year

the target for the number of steps in adults over 50 is around 4500 steps.

Good to know, I'm not quite 50 but getting closer every day! It would be interesting to track how many steps I actually take in a day. I probably sit too much!

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beststart last year

Every day makes us one day older, Benjamin.

We all should probably treat ourselves better than we do.

My dad used to tell me that you do not appreciate your health until you lose it.

Thanks for commenting; I appreciate it.

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stdd last year

When the walk is pleasant, I forget about the steps. Even though I post Actifit reports every day))
Great study, I'll keep that in mind!
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beststart last year

Thanks, Alex.
I appreciate the comment.

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chapelle last year

I have a hard time realizing what 10,000 steps is, I don't have an app that lets me count, and I'm not sure I want to.
Thanks anyway 👍
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beststart last year

It can be hard to count steps without some kind of device to help you monitor them.

I have a tracker on my watch as well as Actifit on my phone, and they are never the same.
I am not sure which is more accurate but I always go with whatever gives me a higher step count, lol

Thanks for commenting, @chapelle
I always appreciate the feedback.

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vaynard86 last year

Nice share John! Very good information

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beststart last year

Thanks, Justin.
I'm glad that you found it helpful.

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adysscheryl last year

Need to what. Strength or fat loss. Great information tho.
I probably could do if I have a reason and nothing else to do
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beststart last year

Thanks, Cheryl.
I appreciate the feedback.

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adysscheryl last year

Thanks for that
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ijelady last year

According to WHO we need 10,000 step daily. To me that is for strong people. When it comes to step or exercise. One need to listen to his body.

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beststart last year

You are absolutely correct, @ijelady

Your body knows what it needs to thrive.

My post is just intended to be a guideline.
Thanks for your input, I always appreciate comments.

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Awesome, Thanks Ben

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tydynrain last year (edited)

Everyone truly is quite different in what works for and is good for them, and even that varies quite a bit even over short time periods. Most people could use quite a bit more activity, and not just walking, but also whole-body integral use. Living out here in the jungle as I do, even on less active days, I still get in quite a lot of activity of all sorts. 😁🙏💚✨🤙

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Your lifestyle is rather unique, Tydyn.

I appreciate your take on these things.
Thanks for commenting.

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aedena last year

This topic is really interesting. It's amazing how making a little effort every day can have a significant impact on your health. However, it also means that the opposite is true, being lazy can definitely lead to serious problems.

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You are absolutely correct, @aedena

The problem is that it is much easier to be lazy.

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kaseldz last year

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beststart last year

That is great, @kaseldz
Anything we can do to help us increase our activity is an added bonus.

Thanks for commenting. I really appreciate it.

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sammyhive last year

Awesome and informative. Keeping physical fit should be at our top list everyday. 10,000 steps is a good goal.

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Indeed it is, @sammyhive

Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it.

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gadrian last year

Thanks for the interesting information on the recommended number of steps per day. It seems logical that it shouldn't be a one number fits all kind of goal.

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Indeed, Adrian.

Thanks for the feedback; I appreciate it.

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rzc24-nftbbg last year

Thank you for that confirmation. I just watched a video of a Filipino doctor two days ago saying the same thing. Thanks for that 500 steps. 😄

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Thanks, @rzc24-nftbbg

I appreciate the feedback.
I am glad that you found the post helpful.

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Yes, it is.

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waltermulder last year

Interesting to learn that the 10,000 steps a day is healthy was suggested over twenty years ago by a pedometer manufacturing company. I try to reach that amount every day just tracking on my phone.

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beststart last year

Yes, that 10k steps has become mainstream no doubt and it is certainly a great goal to push for.

Thanks, Walter, I appreciate the feedback.

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jaylatour last year

10k steps a day is good. I average 20k a day during the week. A little less on weekends unless
I'm hiking. :)

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beststart last year

That is great, Jay.
The benefits of walking that much are excellent.

Cardiovascular health, weight control, cognition, and balance, to name a few.

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gduran last year

I am 61 and on most days I put in close to 11,000 steps, sometimes just barely over 10K, but 10 K is my daily goal. For me it is no problem to walk these steps, see I have always walked, when I was a kid I preferred walking somewhere than using a bike, I have never driven a car, so I just got used to walking and I am still good at it.

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beststart last year

That is awesome, @gduran
Keep that pace up as long as you can.

Thanks for the feedback; I appreciate it.

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oasiskp2 last year

Age reduced the numbers of steps, that is true. Nice sharing.

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I appreciate the feedback.

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adcreatordesign last year

Hi, John.
This is great info for exercise and your health!
Thank you. Yes, Actifit is awesome. 5000 a Day or every 3 Days. What ever someone can do and work up to.
Any walking is good! It's great for the heart muscle. My Mom had a heart attack and I went to Cardiac Rehab in 2001 or 2002 with her. I learned alot about the heart.
I got the Fitbit watch too and love it. I need to read more on it though.
I also use my Actifit app on my phone.
You can sync Fitbit with Actifit.
Have a great weekend.
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Thanks, Barb; I appreciate the feedback.

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You are most welcome, John 😊
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