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Which one is advisable jogging or brisk walking for persons more than 65yrs old. And at what speed?

April 26, 2017advisable brisk Health jogging persons walking well-being

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Which one is advisable jogging or brisk walking for persons more than 65yrs old. And at what speed?

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You will get the same benefit from a brisk walk as jogging. Get your heart rate up for 20 minutes each day. Walking will put less stress on your knees & back. Get good shoes and carry a cell phone with you.

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Brisk walking is typically better b/c running/jogging puts great amounts of strain on the joints, especially the knees. B/c everyone is in different physical condition and b/c someone at 65 may have health considerations, it is best to ask your/their doctor what a target heart rate should be and then get a heart rate monitor. This will help to maintain a walking pace that is increasing your heart rate an ideal level.