Functional exercises for seniors

Functional fitness means that as you age you can continue to successfully perform everyday living tasks, safely and effectively. Senior adults who practice these seven functional exercises will be amazed at their quick progress. Written by a physical therapist with experience helping seniors regain functional fitness, this article includes easy-to-follow videos make it simple to start exercising today!

Balance exercises for seniors are critical. They help maintain stability, reduce the risk of falls, and increase mobility and independence.

Improve your balance and reduce the risk of falls with exercises that will improve your agility and strengthen your legs and core. This workout is perfect fo...

As we age, maintaining healthy knees becomes increasingly important for maintaining mobility and independence. For seniors, incorporating chair knee exercises into their daily routine can be a game-changer.

KEYS TO STAYING CONSISTENT: ⭐️ Find exercises & stretches you enjoy ⭐️ Aim for 15-25 minutes of movement ⭐️ Incorporate walking into your exercise program ⭐️ Keep movements simple and repetitive for...

Is getting up from a chair harder than it used to be? These therapist-approved exercises can help you regain strength and stand up from the couch more easily.

Justin Agustin on Instagram: "Simple exercises like heel raises, knee lifts, and elbow-to-elbow stretches from a chair may seem easy, but they offer incredible benefits, especially for beginners and those with limited mobility. Heel raises strengthen the lower legs, improving balance and circulation. Knee lifts engage the core and hip flexors, enhancing stability and mobility. The elbow-to-elbow stretch promotes upper body flexibility and reduces tension in the shoulders and back. These…

Leg strengthening exercises are important for independence. Over time, we lose mobility, exercises for elderly help us retain it.

Exercise posters I feel should be a part of every health club, every hospital and every home. The poster serve to train and also motivate us. If we could bring Jack LaLanne's message of exercise and health into our gym, our hospital, our home, it would be best with an exercise poster. Journey with us as we see many great motivational and training posters. Do plan on giving one for a gift, buying one for your home gym, posting it in a room in your home.

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