I added the GeroSense app a few months ago after seeing it mentioned on the forum. Given that I exercise for roughly 4-5 hours a week, I expected my biological age to be lower than my calendar age. However, that wasn’t the case. My biological age has remained stubbornly above my actual age since downloading the app, even on days with increased activity. It was a litte frustrating, but I rationalized it, thinking, "Well, I’m working out a lot so it’s probably not all that relevant. The turning point came during a vacation in Europe. After several days of constant walking - averaging around 15,000 steps a day - my biological age began trending downward. We’d have breakfast and then explore on foot for most of the day. During that week, my biological age dropped to its lowest point in six years (the app tracks historical data). Notably, I experienced better sleep and increased energy during this period. I was curious to see how low I could get it, but the experiment came to an end when I returned home and resumed my usual routine.
We recently bought my son a Fitbit, and I was surprised to see he regularly achieved 15,000 steps despite being at school all day. The app measures spontaneous movement - something challenging for most adults who tend to be sedentary. I calculated that to match a 15,000 step count, I’d need about 2 hours of daily walking. This isn’t feasible given my environment and my job, which involves long periods of sitting, even with my standing desk. My conclusion is that I’m simply not moving enough. So I’ve purchased an under-desk treadmill. For the next month, I going to do 15,000 steps daily to see what effect if any it will have. While I expect the app to show a decrease in my biological age, I’m interested to see if there will be any changes to my blood markers or arterial stiffness. I know I shouldn’t place too much emphasis on a single app. However, this experience has been eye-opening, especially considering how my son’s daily average matches the 15,000-step benchmark. I firmly believe in the “use it or lose it” principle. If we want to stay fit and healthy, then we need match a younger phenotype. Curious to hear if anyone has any thoughts or has tried anything similar?
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