A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society found that “seniors who walked at least four hours per week reduced their risk of hospitalization as a result of cardiovascular events.” That right there is enough to get anyone out walking on the trails!
But wait, there's more. Check out all of the additional medical benefits that seniors who regularly get out and hike experience:
As you can see, there are so many amazing health benefits of hiking for the elderly. As goes with anything, there are a handful of tips one should keep in mind. We want to make sure everyone stays safe on the trails, especially our elders.
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Paula Courto
May 25, 2018
Great article