With age, many seniors often neglect strength training.
Then tend to focus on simply walking and other forms of cardio.
Strengthmost especiallya strong coreis integral in the ability to perform everyday tasks without the risk of injury.
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So we’ve put together some of the most efficient core-strengthening exercises for seniors to start doing pronto.
According to theMeno Clinic, your movements, stability, and balance are really the result ofsolid core muscles.
In addition, your core offers support and protection to your back.
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Perform three to four sets of the following.
Take one of your arms and the opposite leg, and extend them just above the floor.
Then, exhale while keeping tension in your core.
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Then, bring the arm/leg back up, and repeat with the opposite side.
Perform three to four sets of five reps for each side.
Brace your core as you extend one arm in front of you and the opposite leg behind you.
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Keep your body in a straight line.
Then, bring the arm and leg back in before doing the next rep.
Finish all reps on one side before switching over.
Tim Liu, C.S.C.S.
Perform three to four sets of five reps for each side.
Lift your hips up and forward, and brace your abs.
Hold for 20 to 30 seconds before switching sides.
To set up, tie a resistance band around a sturdy beam.
Then, take a step out to the side to form tension on the band.
Keeping your core tight, rotate the band across your body from your upper back (thoracic spine).
Flex your obliques during the entire range of motion, then return back to the starting position.
Perform three to four sets of 15 reps for each side.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
