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Incredible medicine for aging well: Walking!

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@crn

Yes, walking is the miracle of life. As a young person, we take it for granted but as an older person, we need to take advantage of this important activity. I have a number of spine issues limiting my outdoor walking. However, I discovered warm water pool walking ten years ago. At first I joined a pool class for arthritis exercise, graduated to an aerobics water class, and five years later have joined a park district that offers a warm water wellness pool where I walk and exercise 3 times weekly for one hour each visit. Due to my severe allergies, I can’t walk in nature, but enjoy walking in stores that have carts to help me walk for an hour each day. Many times, I do both the pool and store walking in the same day. I’m 78 years old and feel great after walking. Enjoy exploring walking opportunities available to you!

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Well said CRN. I have some allergies that challenge my efforts to enjoy the out-of-doors, especially Spring and Fall, but I do forget when writing things down that some have many more allergy issues then I do.
Thanks for telling everyone about the alternatives that do work for the challenges that you face. That's what I come to this site for is to find what has worked for others with similar issues or circumstances.

We are a small town. No pool or community resource available here. And beyond that, I am on peritoneal dialysis and cannot spend time in a pool like you do.

So glad you have found a method for you! I like perusing stores when a shopping is needed, using a cart to help stabilize me. But whenever my energy permits, and weather cooperates, a walk outside refuels me like nothing else can.
Ginger