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What are safe indoor places for seniors to walk?

Jonathan Penney
Jonathan Penney on behalf of National Academy of Sports Medicine
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Sometimes one of the best places for seniors to walk will be at the mall prior to opening. Many malls are open early and people are allowed to show up and walk through the halls. Other areas that may be great will be fitness centers and fitness centers that have tracks. Essentially, everyone needs somewhere to walk and those are some of the many places that will work to keep seniors active.

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