Best Fitness Trackers for Seniors: Five Choices for Counting Your Steps
Five fitness trackers for walkers over 50, matched to what each maker states about battery life, GPS and heart rate, and what a large study of daily step counts found.
How Many Steps Should a 70-Year-Old Walk Per Day?
Older adults over 70 may be shocked to learn the ideal daily step count is far less than what most people believe.
Best Walking Poles for Beginners Over 50: Three Choices for Paths and Easy Trails
Three sets of walking poles for beginners over 50, matched to lock type, grip and travel size, and what the research on Nordic walking found.
How Far Should You Walk at 60? Finding Your Ideal Distance
Find out how far you should walk at 60 and why the right distance could transform your health completely.
Best Walking Shoes for Women Over 60: Four Choices for Everyday Walks
Four pairs of walking shoes for women over 60, weighed by cushioning, fit and how each one goes on, and what a falls study found about shoe styles.
The 4-Week Walking Progression Plan for Beginners Over 50 (Based on Exercise Science)
Starting from zero after 50 is easier with a plan that actually protects you. This 4-week walking progression is built on exercise science, not guesswork.
Why Walking Is the Best Exercise After 50: What the Science Actually Shows
Walking 7,000 steps a day cuts premature death risk by up to 70%. Here’s what the science actually shows about exercise after 50.
Walking With Arthritis: Modifications That Help
Arthritis does not mean you have to stop walking. Small changes to how you move, what is under your feet, and the support you use keep you walking comfortably for years.
Foot Pain When Walking? 7 Common Causes and Fixes
Walking with foot pain doesn’t have to be your reality. Discover the 7 culprits behind your discomfort and their surprisingly simple solutions.
Walking Alone vs. With Others: Finding What Works
Going solo or bringing company on your walks changes everything about the experience, but which approach actually helps you stick with it?