How fast you should be able to walk a mile at every age — and what it can say about your longevity
It's not just how far you walk, as pace can also reveal important information about health and longevity.
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Fitness How fast you should be able to walk a mile at every age — and what it can say about your longevity By Rachel Sacks Published June 21, 2026, 10:54 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Walk this way at every age. Movement is essential for a long, healthy life, and walking has been growing in popularity as a simple way to boost heart rate, increase metabolism and lower the risk of disease. It’s not just how far you walk, though; the pace can also reveal important information about health and longevity. How fast you can walk a mile in each decade of life says a lot about overall health, including how long you’ll live.
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