Perspectives of brisk walking among middle-aged and older persons in community: A qualitative study

Middle-aged and older persons thought that regular brisk walking could promote and maintain their health and was a good way to have social contact with others. Enthusiastic community leaders and pressure from peers encouraged them to continue exercising, and eventually, it became part of their lives. The results provide information to healthcare professionals, community leaders, and policy-makers for developing appropriate brisk walking programs in the future for middle-aged and older persons in the community.