Study: Brisk Walking Pace of 14 Extra Steps Per Minute Improves Physical Function in Older Adults A study published in PLOS ONE has found that increasing walking pace by 14 steps per minute can improve physical function in older adults, according to researchers. The 12-week intervention involved frail and prefrail residents of retirement communities who were asked to walk as fast as safely possible. [1][2] The study, which included approximately 100 participants, compared those walking at their usual pace to those instructed to increase their cadence. The results showed measurable gains in endurance and functional capacity, researchers reported. [2] Study Design and…
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