We all have a love-hate relationship with our fitness trackers and health apps.

The short answer is no.

I-Min Lee, professor at the Harvard T.H.

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Instead, Lee suggests walking 2,000 steps more than your daily average, which should cover your needs.

Some people are not walkers.

They don’t have safe neighborhoods, or they feel unsteady on sidewalks.

Fitness gear all lined up and ready for use

you’re gonna wanna be more creative.

This is especially true of older people who are trying to get fit.

So either reset your trackers or stop beating yourself up if 10,000 isn’t a thing on some days.

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