Walking Speed: Age Trend
Median comfortable walking speed is stable through the 50s at around 1.3-1.4 m/s, then declines to under 1.0 m/s by age 80+. Both men and women follow this pattern, with men maintaining slightly faster speeds across all age groups.
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Walking Speed Mobility Trend
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Walking Speed by Age (m/s)
Walking Speed Median Values
| Age | Male (m/s) | Female (m/s) |
|---|---|---|
| 24.5 | 1.36 | 1.34 |
| 34.5 | 1.43 | 1.34 |
| 44.5 | 1.43 | 1.39 |
| 54.5 | 1.43 | 1.31 |
| 64.5 | 1.34 | 1.24 |
| 74.5 | 1.26 | 1.13 |
| 85 | 0.97 | 0.94 |