Question 1

very fit very active senior female, 68yrs, rhr below 60 and i walk briskly 5-9 miles a day but when jogging for  a few minutes hr goes to 177. no symptoms of distress. to be concerned or not? can i jog? suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: HR of 177 in a jogging, fit 68 year old is a bit high. I recommend getting a thorough cardiac workup. At best, you know your heart is in great shape. Conversely, you may find something you need to address.

Question 2

did walking good for the body?

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Yes: It helps cardiovascular issues  and musculoskeletal conditioning. It qualifies as exercise.

Question 3

is the duck walk a good exercise?

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I don't know: But it has worked for chuck berry for all of these years.

Question 4

how is walking good for health?

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See details: It improves heart health and helps maintain muscle strength.

Question 5

is walking barefoot good for us?

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Yes and no: When we are young, the spread of the bare  foot helps us  balance and stimulate reflexes.  When we are grown we need protection of the feet on many surfaces.  Perfectly balanced feet and arches allow some people to enjoy walking and running barefoot.  I don't recomend it for those with problems or nerve loss such as with obesity or diabetes.

Question 6

is walking as an excercise good or bad for patellar chandromalacia?

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: It is very common to find this condition with young women who are physically active. It has to do with a quadricep angle or a Q angle which is created due to a wider pelvis in females . Very common condition and women caused by overpronation. Seek the help of a podiatrist to make you a custom pair of orthotics which will allow you to compete in different activities as well as walk without pain

Question 7

is it good to take walk after dinner?

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It is healthy: To exercise everyday for 30-40 minutes. Walk is a great exercise. You can walk anytime or anywhere.

Question 8

is walking a good exercise for osteoarthritis?

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Yes: Evidence has shown that walking is beneficial for patients with osteoarthritis of the knees, hips, and back.

Question 9

whats a good app to track my walking progress?

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There are apps and.: Many apps exist that you can monitor your progress, both for iphones or android (methyltestosterone) devices, which have gps.

I am not endorsing a specific app, but with my iphone 4s, I use an app called  cylcemeter, which measures and maps my routesw on my mountain bike, calculates speed, and if i redo the path later, it will compute your average speed for both.  Many apps are available. See what the reviews are.

Question 10

whether long distance walking is good for scoliosis?

Accepted Answer

: Walking 20-30 minutes 3-4/ week is an excellent exercise for maintaining health and fitness.  If you have scoliosis, inaction or immobility could well create aching and stiffness.  If you can tolerate "long distance walking" or hiking, not a bad choice.  Swimming might be an alternative low impact approach.

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Very fit very active senior female, 68yrs, rhr below 60 and i walk briskly 5-9 miles a day but when jogging for a few minutes hr goes to 177. no symptoms of distress. to be concerned or not? can i jog? suggestions?

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Did walking good for the body?

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How is walking good for health?

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Is walking barefoot good for us?

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Is it good to take walk after dinner?

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