Purpose: This study was done to identify the
effect of a group walking exercise program on
weight, obesity, blood pressure and cholesterol
in elderly patients with hypertension. Method:
From the population of elderly people in
Hwasung city, 80 people with hypertension were
selected as participants in this study. Frequencies
and paired t-test were used to analyze the data.
Results: The group walking exercise program
lowered weight, obesity, blood pressure, and
cholesterol. And such a change appeared to be
effective statistically. Conclusion: Therefore, it
is important to develop a program and
environment that promotes group walking
exercise in elderly patients with hypertension.