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.
Gear & Reviews
Best Walking Poles for Beginners Over 50: Four Choices for Paths, Easy Trails and Nordic Walking
Four sets of walking poles for beginners over 50, one of them with a Nordic glove grip, matched to lock type, grip and travel size, and what the research on Nordic walking found.
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.
What to Wear for Walking: A Practical Guide
No matter the distance, what you wear while walking can make or break your experience. Discover the essential gear that prevents discomfort.
Walking Poles: Do You Really Need Them?
Walking poles take real strain off aging knees and add steadiness on uneven ground, but not everyone over 50 needs a pair. A simple, honest way to decide.