Over 60? Try this physical therapist’s 15-minute walking workout to reduce your risk of falls and boost your heart health

Older woman walking on grass with a body of water behind her .

Everyone can benefit from walking but it’s especially valuable if you need a low-impact activity that can improve your balance and your cardio fitness.

“Walking is a wonderful workout,” says Milica McDowell, a doctor of physical therapy and exercise physiologist at Gait Happens.