Jakarta –
For some people, walking has become part of their daily activities. Even though it seems simple, walking can be a form of exercise.
According to heart and blood vessel specialist, Dr Bayushi Eka Putra, SpJP, in principle, physical activity can have the same impact as exercise. As a result, exercise is only heavy exercise such as playing basketball and tennis. Walking, for example, is a simple form of exercise.
Research says, for health, a person needs to walk an average of more than 6,000 steps. It would be better if the number of steps reached above 9,000 steps a day. Many people believe that this number of steps can reduce the risk of heart disease.
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Does it have to be up to 10 thousand steps a day?
Dr. Bayushi explained that patients with steps under 4,000 had a 15 percent increased risk of death from heart disease when compared with people who walked with a greater number of steps. So he suggests walking with a minimum of 6,000 steps a day. It would be better if the number of steps is slowly increased.
“So anything below 4,000 is already harmful or dangerous. That’s why we have to know, I told you to use a clock/counter per day because at least don’t let it go below 4,000 or at least above 6,000,” said Dr. Bayushi.
Even though older people’s mobility abilities may have decreased, basically, the target number of steps in each age group is actually almost the same. Even many people over the age of 80 who have been exercising since they were young find it easy to reach 10,000 steps. However, some people who are not used to physical activity complain of difficulty reaching the target number of steps in a day.
“They actually take the results of what they planted at a young age, the principle is like that. So if you ask me, is the target the same? Actually it is the same, there is no specific target for what parents should be like,” explained Dr. Bayushi to the detikcom team.
“If it can reach 10,000, why not actually. Frailty will be reduced, metabolic disorders will also be reduced, and usually life will be longer,” he added.
Contacted separately, orthopedic doctor Dr Andi Nusawarta, MKes, SpOT(K)Sports also explained the importance of sport for elderly people. He advises his patients over 40 years of age to exercise and muscle training. Apart from that, Dr Andinusa also confirmed the concept of ‘strong muscles, strong bones’. Because by increasing muscle strength, bone strength also increases.
“If you don’t exercise, the progression of the arthritis will be faster, but if you exercise the muscles, apart from making them strong, it will also slow down the progress of the arthritis. Moreover, if you add treatment, don’t just treat your face, your joints also need to be treated,” explained Dr Andinusa when contacted. detikcom team.
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2023-09-17 00:00:51
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