Taking the 10,000 steps a day challenge is a proven way to improve health and accelerate weight loss. Calculate calories burned for a 5-mile walk and learn creative strategies to reach your daily step goals through small increments.
Walking can contribute to a healthy lifestyle for seniors. The best walking shoes for you, as an older adult, are those that fit your foot type, offer proper foot support, flexibility and cushioning, says the American Podiatric Medical Association.
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The arches of the feet are formed by bones, ligaments and tendons. Arch height establishes foot type and pronation, or the inward rolling of the foot while walking. Women with low arches do not have a characteristic arch and tend to overpronate, which causes injuries.
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