These muscles are essential for ensuringgood posture,stable balance, and everyday movements.
Your core (especially your abs) become even more important as you age.
Humans naturallylose some muscle and bone massas they age, which affects strength and mobility.
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You’ll also suffer from bad posture and a lack of physical stability.
Traditional crunches and sit-ups, for example, can put too much pressure on the spine for someone older.
Incorporate them in your own routine and watch your abs and overall strength improve in no time.
Tim Liu, C.S.C.S.
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Keep your feet stacked on each other, and put your left hand on your hip for stability.
Tim Liu, C.S.C.S.
Aim to hold for 30 seconds, then release.
Switch sides, and hold your left side plank for 30 seconds.
Grab the end of the band and take a step or two away from the pole.
Tim Liu, C.S.C.S., CSCS
With your feet shoulder-width apart and hips square, turn your hips and shoulders towards the band.
With your core tight, rotate diagonally up towards the ceiling while keeping your arms straight.
Aim for eight to 10 reps for each direction.
Tim Liu, C.S.C.S.
Start the exercise by pushing yourself up with one hand, and then finishing with the other.
Return to the plank position, and then start the movement with the other arm.
Aim to complete five to eight reps on each arm.
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