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Walking with gout

During a flare, rest the joint. Between flares, regular walking helps your overall health, weight and joints.

During a flare#

Rest and elevate the joint and follow your doctor's treatment. Don't walk through a hot, swollen, very painful joint.

Between flares#

Ease back with short, flat walks in roomy, supportive shoes. Build up slowly.

Drink water#

Staying hydrated is commonly advised with gout. Keep water by the treadmill.

Talk to your doctor#

About medicines that prevent flares, diet, and whether any of your other medicines affect gout.

Handy tools: Heart-rate zones · Realistic weight-loss timeline · Questions for your doctor

Water and walking → Walking shoes →

Last reviewed October 30, 2026 · Updated November 1, 2026 · Sources · General information, not medical advice.

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