5. Older Adults: For older adults, a goal of **7,000 to…

palmbird · January 7, 2025

5. **Older Adults**: For older adults, a goal of **7,000 to 9,000 steps** remains beneficial for preventing physical function decline, especially if the steps are accumulated at a brisk pace.

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palmbird · January 7, 2025

!flux11 What age do you mean with older Adults ? Above 85 ?

palmbird · January 7, 2025

In the context of health guidelines, **older adults** often refer to those aged **65 and older**. However, specific recommendations can vary:

palmbird · January 7, 2025

- **65 years and older:** Many studies refer to this age group when discussing older adults and physical activity recommendations.

palmbird · January 7, 2025

- **75 to 85+**: Within this group, there might be further segmentation. For example, people aged 75 and up might be considered differently because the health, mobility, and lifestyle vary significantly even within this range.

palmbird · January 7, 2025

So while 85+ might be considered "very elderly" or "oldest old," the term "older adults" in health and fitness contexts generally applies to those 65 years and above, with considerations for individual health status and activity levels. I hope this clears up the classification for you!