A 65 year old should walk at least 2 miles to 3 miles per day which is 6,000 to 8,000 steps a day.
65 year olds should aim to walk at a moderate intensity walking pace for 30 minutes a day but the more you can walk in a day the better.
150 minutes of moderate intensity of walking per week is recommended by the CDC or centers for disease control.
150 minutes of moderate intensity walking per week is equal to around 30 minutes of brisk walking per day.
A 30 minute walk can cover around 1.5 to 2 miles depending on how fast you're walking and you should aim for at least 6,000 to 8,000 steps per day to remain healthy and active.
Walking has many health benefits and is important for good health and can even keep you out of a wheelchair.
Walking helps to improve your heart health and cardiovascular health, manage chronic conditions and enhance your mental health.
Walking also improves your mobility and balance and helps to aid in weight loss.
If you're new to exercising you should start with shorter walks and then gradually increase the duration and intensity of the walking.
And choose safe and comfortable walking routes an wear comfortable shoes and if you experience any pain or discomfort you should stop walking for awhile and rest.
Other good exercises for health are dancing, swimming, riding a bicycle and even running.
Walking is also good for the gluteus medius as walking activates the gluteus medius muscle during the stance phase of walking and helps to stabilize your pelvis and keep the body balanced when weight is on one leg.
To target the gluteus medius more effectively you should incorporate wider steps or even side walking into the routine.