In this post, you will learn about kettlebell for seniors. Kettlebells are a great form of resistance training that can be performed at home so kettlebells are perfect for seniors. In case you are not familiar with the importance of strength training for seniors I recommend you check out that link. Many people avoid strength … Read more
If you are looking for exercises you can do at home or in a group while sitting in a chair you will learn more about chair sitting exercises for seniors in this post. In a perfect world, everyone would be able to stand and walk into their old age but unfortunately, that’s not the reality. … Read more
If you are looking for the best arm exercises for older women, you’ve come to the right place! In this post you will learn about arm exercises for older women. Many senior women suffer from muscle weakness, especially in their arms. This is often a natural result of aging as well as the result of … Read more
If you are looking for the best knee strengthening exercises for seniors, I hope the exercises in this post will prove beneficial for you. You might have noticed that your knees don’t feel as strong and secure as they used to in your youth. You might even be suffering from acute or chronic knee pain … Read more
If you feel like your legs have gotten weak as you’ve aged, I’m here to help you out. In this post, you’ll learn why leg strength is important and how to improve it in just 5 minutes! Weak legs on seniors are really common so you are definitely not alone. Before we start I want … Read more
Some people prefer to exercise in the comfort of their homes instead of the gym. Today we will look at small exercise equipment for seniors. Strength training and exercise are very important for seniors and the elderly. Unfortunately, the typical exercise machines take up a lot of space and are very heavy. But what to … Read more
Looking to start exercising but don’t have money to spend on a gym membership or expensive exercise equipment. I’ve got good news for you! Check out these free exercise equipment for seniors. Improving your fitness through exercise is incredibly important as you age. You might have gotten away with avoiding exercise in your younger years … Read more
In today’s episode of the exercise library, we’ll talk about tricep extensions. Tricep extensions for seniors are an effective way to build tricep strength. Read on to learn why tricep strength is important for seniors. While I’ve talked a lot about the importance of compound movements and lower body strength, some isolation movements are more … Read more
The leg press is an effective lower body strength exercise for seniors that can improve your leg strength and muscle mass very fast. While the leg press is not ideal for functional strength like the squat or the deadlift, it has several benefits for seniors. Unlike squats or deadlifts, leg press doesn’t require good posture … Read more
In previous posts in my exercise library, I have covered lower-body movements like deadlifts and squats. They are great but they leave out one important muscle group of the legs. The calves! There’s no better exercise for calves than calf raises. Read on why they are a must for seniors! Calves are probably one of … Read more