Taking the necessary steps to stay strong and in solid shape as you grow older is a necessity.
Staying physically active is the name of the game in order topreserve your coordination and strength.
So we’ve put together five of the bestresistance band exercisesto get stronger as you get older.
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Musclehelps keep you healthy and fit, and ward off illnesses.
No matter what your fitness goals may be, you should probably perform regularstrength training.
Working with a resistance band is low-impact, and the tension you get from it challenges your muscles.
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Grab a resistance band, and let’s get to it.
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Band Rows
Kick this routine off with some band rows.
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Set up by wrapping your resistance band around a sturdy surface, like a pole or a beam.
Grip the band with both hands, and take a couple of steps back to gain some tension.
Keep your core tight, drive your elbows back, and squeeze your shoulder blades together.
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Next, completely straighten your arms to get a full stretch before performing the next rep.
Hold the band at shoulder height.
Then, squat down by sitting back on your heels.
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Rise back up, flexing your glutes to finish the motion.
Grip the band with both hands at the height of your chest.
Place your other foot behind you, keeping your toes firmly planted.
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Drive through the heel of your front leg to rise back up.
Perform all reps on one leg before switching over to the other.
Spin around, and lift your arms up so that the band is right behind you.
Bend at the elbows to where your biceps touch your forearms to get a deep tricep stretch.
Once they’ve touched, extend your arms, and flex your triceps hard at the top.
Keep your core tight as you rotate the band across your body from your upper back.
Flex your obliques during the entire range of motion, then return back to the starting position.
Complete three sets of 15 reps for each side.
