Move More, Sit Less

[AARPMaggie]

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[rh9531]

Arthritis in my lower back has made walking less fun than it used to be.  A back brace and a properly sized walker do wonders to provide a little support and take the load off my back.  Yeah, I could stand to lose 50 pounds or so, but that is easier said than done.

[WebWiseWoman]

Hi, rh,

I, too, have lower back issues. I went from "regular" walker to an Upwalker before the pandemic and found it to be a true asset (while more expensive initially, I bought mine using my HSA as they are eligible so no actual out of pocket if you have an HSA with enough savings to cover).

Also,Google search found similar models available from other companies at lower costs.

hth

denese

[MichaelG39793]

I’m 60 years old and have been walking 2 - 3 miles every morning for over 10 years now. No matter the weather, except for wind. I hate wind. Sometimes it’s a slow pace because that may be all the energy I have, and other days it’s a full on speed walk. The important thing is to just commit to taking a walk every day. If one day it’s hard to keep up a pace, don’t worry about it, walk slower and be kind to yourself that day. Tomorrow will be a different day. It’s also important to pause in between or at the end of it to look around and appreciate your abilities and your surroundings.