LYN BROOKS, 57 YEARS OLD AND ONE OF THE TOP FEMALE ENDURANCE ATHLETES IN THE WORLD, is spokesperson for the Hugo® rolling walker and offers the following suggestions to people interested in embarking on a walking or fitness program:

• Think small. Begin with two 5-minute walks per day.
  
• Find a buddy. It is easier to stick with a program that is shared with someone else.
  
• Mix it up. Boredom is the enemy of exercise programs. Vary walking routes and add other physical activities such as lifting weights.
  
• Investigate the local senior center for activities.
  
• Do volunteer work to keep mobile and connected.
  
• Use a mobility assistance device if you need help walking or have a fear of falling.