Walking 10K steps a day is a health sweet spot, study finds — and walking faster is even better Walking can reduce risks of dementia, cancer and heart disease — and any number of … READ MORE
Walking towards healthier knees A new study published today in Arthritis & Rheumatology led by researchers at … READ MORE
What is walking meditation? For Thích Nhất Hạnh, the late Vietnamese monk who popularized mindfulness in … READ MORE
Back to basics: Simple exercises are a practical, efficient way to boost fitness Kinesiologist Marty Gibala is the lead author on research that shows that simple, … READ MORE
Beyond long-term care: The benefits of seniors’ communities that evolve on their own The global COVID-19 pandemic has shown Canadians that we need to think differently … READ MORE
Keep moving to prevent major mobility disability Nordic walking on a trail. Yale University News HIA Guest Blog, Health in Aging … READ MORE
UBC Okanagan research shows strength training is effective Physical exercise may not be top of mind for older adults during the COVID-19 … READ MORE
Walking slower and pausing for rest may enable older adults to maintain outdoor mobility When functional ability declines, changing the way of walking by, for instance, … READ MORE
Slower walking speed may predict future mobility problems Being able to walk outside for several blocks at a leisurely pace plays an important … READ MORE
New physical activity guidelines – A call to activity for clinicians and patients This issue of JAMA includes a summary of the new Physical Activity Guidelines for … READ MORE
Vanderburg: Understanding fascia key to balancing stability and movement In the ever-evolving study of human movement there are continually new approaches to … READ MORE
Home neighborhood walkability motivates older people to physical activity Walk-friendly environmental design may provide opportunities for physical activity … READ MORE
Leisure-time physical activity improves cartilage health and quality of life for women with knee OA Higher leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) level promotes cartilage health in … READ MORE
Can staying active help prevent chronic pain? Physical activity affects pain modulation in older adults. A 2015 study examined … READ MORE
Environmental barriers increase difficulty for adults with knee osteoarthritis Higher perceived mobility barriers in the environment were associated with increased … READ MORE
Older adults who exercise regularly can reduce risk of severe mobility problems Nearly one in four adults aged 65 and older has trouble walking or climbing … READ MORE
Moderate activity helps older adults maintain mobility and independence By adopting a walking routine and other moderate physical activities, older adults … READ MORE
Step up your workout with Nordic walking Trekking poles, traditionally used in Nordic walking, are almost everywhere walkers … READ MORE
Ambling modifiers: Finding a patient-friendly gait for knee OA In the interest of improving compliance, studies of gait modifications to reduce … READ MORE