Carry that Weight

Beth Broderick: Wit and Wisdom for the Ages from the Aged Podcast · Mar 10, 2026 · 8m

Wit and Wisdom

by Beth Broderick

I read about it in AARP magazine, so it must be true, right? A recent article stated that walking is one of the most beneficial exercises that a person of a certain age can engage in. It is safe, (as long as you look both ways and NEVER trust a green light in Los Angeles–folks run through reds on a regular basis here), free, and good for the mind as well as the body. This is old news, of course; most of us have known this all along. But they have added a new twist. They have added weight to the recommendation. This has been a trend with the younger fitness…