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What is the average step per day for a 50 year old woman?

While 10,000 steps per day is a widely known target, research shows that for adults under 60, including 50-year-old women, the number associated with decreased mortality risk is typically between 8,000 and 10,000. This offers a more accurate guideline than the popularized, but less scientifically grounded, 10,000-step myth. Understanding what is the average step per day for a 50 year old woman can help set a realistic and beneficial fitness goal.

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