09/22/2026
Walking is a great way to stay active, relieve stress and enjoy the outdoors - or indoors!
We love that you can walk almost anywhere, there’s little equipment required and you can do it for whatever time frame you have available and still benefit 🙌
Here are our physiotherapists tips to help you have a successful walk 👇
👟 Choose the right shoes: wear comfortable, supportive shoes with good grip. The right footwear can help you feel more stable, and give you confidence with every step.
🦯Use your mobility equipment: if you use a cane, walker, or other walking aid regularly, bring it on your walk!
These tools are there to provide support and help you safely reach your walking and mobility goals.
➡️ If you don’t currently use a mobility aid, but are not feeling steady on your feet, our Physiotherapists can help. They will assess and recommend a gait aid, and likely some exercises that will help you feel more steady 🙃
We love Urban Poles to help with confidence, bone density and propulsion forward. Get in touch with us if you’re interested in learning more about or are looking to try Urban Poles - our Kinesiologist can help!
💥 Ready to add some more challenge to your walk? Try intervals!
Choose a landmark or time frame (for example 30s, 1 min, 2 min), and pick up your pace until your reach that goal. Once you’ve hit the landmark or time frame return to your normal pace. Repeat a few times.
🫀 Walking speed may not seem like a big deal but it’s an important predictor of function as we age, and that extra speed is great cardiovascular exercise too!
🚨Be aware of your surroundings: Take your time and watch for obstacles such as uneven sidewalks, objects in your path, wet leaves, or slippery surfaces.
👓If you use glasses, remember to wear them so you can see your surroundings clearly.
Start with a short walk, and gradually increase as your stamina grows!
Read more about the benefits of walking in our latest blog - 🔗 in bio
And if you’re looking for some individualized guidance on walking, exercise or feeling steadier on your feet, our team is here to help!
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