Did you know that as we age it is more important than ever to keep your body moving? It helps prevent disease, improves physical function, boosts mental health, and enhances overall well-being.
Here are a few examples of exercises that are great for developing muscle strength in seniors:
- Carrying heavy shopping bags
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Tai Chi
- Lifting weights
- Working with resistance bands
- Doing exercises that use your own pond weight, such as push-ups and sit-ups
- heavy gardening, such as digging and shoveling
