I’m going to say something counterintuitive: most people over 60 would get better results spending less time at the gym and more time walking. The 8,000–10,000 Step Goal My daily target is 8,000 steps, tracked on my Apple Watch Ultra. At a consistent 8k+ per day: my afternoon energy is stable, sleep quality is better, and my waist measurement responds more to walking consistency than anything else I do. The Problem With Gym Grinding After 60 Heavy sessions produce cortisol. After 60, cortisol recovery is slower — and chronically elevated cortisol is directly linked to belly fat. I still do 3 short strength sessions per week, but I prioritize walking…