Active Seniors may enjoy longer more fulfilling lives

Senior health can be greatly improved by walking. Studies have shown that active seniors who regularly walk with a partner feel better than seniors who do not. A recent study has also compared the health and life expectancy of seniors who walk alone or with another person compared to those who walk with a dog, there has been some indication that walking a dog can be even better for senior health!

Developing a good walking regimen will help you live and enjoy life longer, be more conversant and raise your sense of self-esteem. Set you own pace, determine a distance and start walking. It's healthy, safe and costs nothing.

Walking improves senior health, increasing strength toning the muscles and loosening those stiff areas. Active seniors should walk with partners with whom they can socialize. Fell free to vary the pace. This is not a race, just a healthy way to exercise. Choose a distance that makes you comfortable. Be reasonable. Set realistic goals for future walks. Most active seniors prefer to stretch or limber up lightly before setting out on a hike. Stretching has many health benefits. You and your partner can mix the pace of your walk to keep it interesting.

One of the great advantages to walking is that the exercise does not involve complicated movements. Another attribute of walking is that it gets easier with practice. The more you walk, the more natural a motion walking becomes. You will also notice improvement in your other muscle movements. Active seniors have better appetites, better circulation, better sleep, the list is endless. Do you want to feel better, live better and enjoy life more? Go ahead and walk your way to wellness.

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