Is your New Year’s resolution to get fit feeling a bit derailed by overcrowded gyms?
You’re not alone.
In fact, some of the most effective exercises can be done right in your living room.
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Karl Knopf, and I’ve dedicated my career to making fitness accessible to everyone.
As a former adaptive P.E.
Preserving muscle strength also helps reduce the risk of falls and assists in the prevention of osteoporosis.
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All of this can be achieved through bodyweight exercises at home.
Doing too many reps and being careless in your form can contribute to injuries.
Function First: Your Path to Real-Life Strength
When employing bodyweight exercises, prioritize function.
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When designing a functional fitness program, keep it fun and add variety to keep it interesting.
That can come in the shape of a soup can, dumbbells, kettlebells, or exercise bands.
Let me share a success story that demonstrates the power of these simple exercises.
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I once was hired by a lady in her 90s who was fairly frail and house-bound.
She was determined to do whatever was necessary to be able to walk through the airport without assistance.
When we first started working together, she could not get out of a chair without help.
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Dr. Karl Knopf is a Senior Fitness Expert and author ofThe Strength Training Bible for Seniors.
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Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That!
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