A physical therapist says these are the 4 best exercises for maintaining walking speed as you age
While some changes in walking speed are a normal part of aging, maintaining strength, balance and mobility can help us keep moving confidently and comfortably as the years go by.Walking speed is also closely tied to how well we can keep up with our everyday activities. Whether it’s crossing the road, climbing stairs, or catching up with friends on a walk, having a strong, stable stride can make a big difference to how independent and active you feel.But which muscles should we be working to keep our walking speed up? Matthew Cifelli, physical therapist and strength and conditioning specialist at Attain Physical Therapy, to share four exercises that can help support a stronger stride.
- ▪While some changes in walking speed are a normal part of aging, maintaining strength, balance and mobility can help us keep moving confidently and comfortably as the years go by.Walking speed is also closely tied to how well we can keep up
- ▪Whether it’s crossing the road, climbing stairs, or catching up with friends on a walk, having a strong, stable stride can make a big difference to how independent and active you feel.But which muscles should we be working to keep our walki
- ▪Matthew Cifelli, physical therapist and strength and conditioning specialist at Attain Physical Therapy, to share four exercises that can help support a stronger stride.
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Wellness Fitness Workouts A physical therapist says these are the 4 best exercises for maintaining walking speed as you age Features By Jane McGuire Published 30 September 2026 These 4 moves target the muscles needed to keep walking at a healthy pace When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Until our stride starts to feel slower, shorter, or less steady, it’s easy to take walking for granted.
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