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Seniors Walking Plan

Daily Walks Can Lessen Aches and Pains and Promote Health

Mar 4, 2007

Seniors can get in shape, lessen aches and pains, and maintain or lose weight with a simple walking program.

It’s never too late to create a healthier lifestyle and get in shape. Seniors can seriously improve their quality of life and lessen pain by following a healthy diet program and participating in a regular walking plan.

When aches and pains come as naturally as waking up, it can be difficult to get moving or motivated to lose weight. But often times, doctors recommend weight loss as a way to relieve stress on bones, joints, tendons and muscles. Every bit of exercise seniors can manage, however small to start, is beneficial for their overall health.

The benefit of a seniors walking plan is the ability to lose weight and feel better. Ideally a senior walking plan should start off slowly and built up over time. Knowing your physical limits is the key to finding the right amount of exercise.

A good way to start a senior walking plan is to include some walking every day. At first, this may be a short walk around the block, but as weeks go by and the starting distance of the walk becomes easier, seniors can add time and distance to their walking program.

Ways to include daily walks:

Talk advantage of nice weather and walk outdoors. Use neighborhood sidewalks, local paths, and parks for a nature tour while walking.
Contact your local high school. Some schools offer a special time for seniors to walk their indoor track for free.
Contact your local mall. Some malls have walking clubs where you can earn points for every mile walked. This is another safe, indoor option for seniors.
Can’t get out of the house? Try a walking video. Walk Away the Pounds is a great program that is simple and can be done in your living room.

Talk to your doctor before starting any kind of fitness routine. Seniors with health concerns may have some limitations as to how much walking they can safely do. A senior walking plan, however, can be tailored to meet your needs. Anyone from a couch potato to an avid walker can get involved at their own pace. Listen to your body and pay close attention to aches and pains beyond the norm after walking. If you are out of commission for several days after walking, you probably have been too ambitious and need to try a shorter distance to start with.

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