India, Sept. 14 -- For many Indian parents, a brisk morning or evening walk is the go-to form of exercise. It feels safe, simple and healthy. But is it really enough to keep them strong in their 60s and beyond?

Navneeth Ramprasad, a fitness trainer who has an Instagram account, Get Fit With Nav, is challenging the common belief that daily long walks are ideal for older adults, particularly those over 60.

In an Instagram video posted on September 8, the trainer stressed that walking on hard surfaces for long durations can actually be detrimental to the health of your parents, leading to weak knees and bones. He also emphasises the importance of building strength, mobility, and muscle to prevent age-related issues with balance and pain - ...