Dietary Guidelines for China Residents (20 16) suggests that people of all ages should exercise every day to maintain a healthy weight: it is best to take 6000 steps every day for active physical activity.

In fact, it means 6000 steps is safer! Good health, walk 10000 steps, no problem; For middle-aged and elderly people, it is safer to walk 6000 steps every day. Of course, 6000 steps is only a recommended value, and you can also adapt to fine-tuning according to your physical condition.

It is not recommended to walk blindly or violently for a long time, because it may damage joints and ligaments, suffer from knee arthritis, synovitis and articular cartilage wear. Moreover, the wear and tear of articular cartilage can not be repaired. If there is joint swelling and pain, it will lead to a decline in the quality of life.