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I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors and these are the seven low-impact exercises I recommend to improve balance and mobility

I actually recommend starting balance training as soon as you hit your 40s, by doing unilateral (single-sided) moves and ...

5 Chair Exercises That Flatten Belly Overhang Faster Than Planks After 50

Try five joint-friendly chair moves that engage your core and help flatten belly overhang after 50—no floor work required.
Everyday Health

A 20-Minute Seated Core Workout for Older Adults

As you age, training your core is crucial for building your strength, preserving your balance, and helping prevent falls. But if you experience mobility limitations or balance issues, or if you’re ...
Well+Good

3 Seated Core Exercises You Can Do on Your Daily Commute

Incorporating these seated core exercises into your daily routine can help to prevent health issues caused by prolonged sitting. Lindy Royer, PT, physical therapist at Balanced Body, adds that “most ...

I'm not exaggerating — this is one of my favorite abs exercises you can do sitting down to build a stronger core

I’ll happily tell you sit-ups are low on my priority list of the best abs exercises to program for my clients, with or without weights.So when I say this is one of my favorite exercises to build a ...
KCCI Des Moines

Foot and ankle mobility: Exercises to do in bed or while seated

For many people, sore, achy feet can be bothersome after walking long distances. But for others, dealing with chronic ankle or heel pain is an everyday occurrence.To help relieve pain or discomfort in ...
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Knee injury? 6 seated exercises that still work your arms and core

Looking for a workout routine you can do while sitting in a chair? Whether you have bad knees, are recovering from a lower-body injury or just want a routine you can do at your desk during that ...