Ferdinand emphasizes the importance of encouraging individuals aged 60 and older to engage in walking, highlighting that substantial health benefits are identified when participants reach 6,000 to 10,000 steps per day. He points out that while any movement is beneficial, aiming for a higher step count generally yields better results. However, he warns against interpreting study findings as a reason to settle for a lower step target, advocating for safer and more comfortable environments to promote increased physical activity among older adults.
"More is better, but some is better than none," Ferdinand noted.
"We want to make sure the lay public who gets this information from this meta-analysis doesn't get the unintended consequence of 'Well, I can just do 2,000 steps or 4,000 steps and call it a day.'"
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