15,000 steps a day, yet osteopenia: What walking may be missing
Wellness coach Wendy Wang shared her mother’s experience of walking 15,000 steps daily for 15 years while still developing osteopenia. Experts, including Dr. Ashish Phadnis, emphasize that while walking is beneficial for cardiovascular health, it should be complemented with resistance training and varied exercises to maintain bone strength, especially after 40. This insight is crucial for those relying solely on walking for fitness.