Can you hear me breathing hard? We were in church (outside in the park) from 8:30-9:30 and then eating with friend at the Patio restaurant until about 10:15. Then a walk home, change into cooler clothing, and out again for a short walk on Oak and Lynn before the day heats up. I think it's supposed to be high 80s. I'm using my smartphone to track, count and analyze my walking. Which means I have to keep it with me, either holding it or putting it in my pocket. I rarely have made a phone call, but use it for listening and information. This message is from The Ridge Senior Living. I'm posting it for reference and inspiration for other days. How Many Steps Should a Senior Get in a Day? | The Ridge (theridgeseniorliving.com)
My smartphone says, "Step length is the distance between your front foot and back foot when you're walking. The ability to take longer seps is related to your long term mobility. Strength and coordination changes can affect your ability to take longer steps. Step length will decline with age. Today, August 7 my step length is 28.7-33.5 inches
The smart phone also records "double support time." That's the percentage of time during a walk that both feet are on the ground. If you spend more of the walk with weight on one foot instead of two, there is better balance. The measure will fall between 20 to 40%. Today Sunday August 7 my Double support time is 25-28.4%, that's down from 27.8 - 31.6% on Wednesday, July 27. I hope that means my balance is better, although it doesn't feel like it.
The Relationship between Walking Speed and Step Length in Older Aged Patients - PubMed (nih.gov)
15 Best Walking Apps for 2022 - Free Apps to Track Steps (prevention.com)
Walking Every Day
Walking is widely known to be one of the very best exercises for seniors. It’s low impact, low cost and low risk for injury. Plus, the benefits are many. Walking can:
- Improve circulation, lower blood pressure and strengthen the heart muscle
- Burn calories and help manage body weight
- Ease joint pain and reduce lower back pain by strengthening core muscles
- Strengthen bones and help fight osteoporosis
- Improve balance and coordination, reducing the risk of falling
- Boost your immune system
- Improve your mood, reducing anxiety and depression
- Improve cognitive health
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