Walking may be the most underrated exercise on the planet. No monthly fee, no complicated equipment, no instructor yelling, “Feel the burn!” while you wonder what you did to deserve this. Just shoes, a safe path, and a body that’s ready to move at its own pace. For older adults, walking can help support heart health, balance, mood, stamina, joint mobility, and everyday independence. It’s also wonderfully flexible. A walk can be a 5-minute loop to the mailbox, a stroll around