| As people get older, their bodies become weaker | | | | position. |
| and their muscles begin to lose strength. It is best | | | | Seniors' strength training for legs and thighs can |
| to start strength training as early in life as | | | | include simple exercises that can be done sitting |
| possible, but, for a senior, strength training is a | | | | or standing. One easy training exercise for the |
| vital part of a healthy life. Senior's strength training | | | | legs is to stand with the feet shoulder length |
| exercises are the best way to improve | | | | apart and squat down by bending the knees. This |
| movement and balance, and can also eliminate | | | | can be repeated several times to strengthen |
| many muscle problems. | | | | muscles in the legs and thighs. From a sitting |
| The less frequently a muscle is used, the weaker | | | | position, seniors should place one leg on a chair in |
| it becomes. For this reason, it is important for | | | | front of them and stretch down toward their |
| strength training exercises for seniors to target | | | | toes. Repetition of this exercise is also beneficial |
| the right muscles, especially muscles that are not | | | | to the leg and thigh muscles. |
| used very often or have just lost strength over | | | | There are a few simple strength training |
| the years. The best exercises are uncomplicated | | | | exercises seniors can use to strengthen the back. |
| and simple to perform. | | | | The back extension is done by lying flat on the |
| Many seniors who have constant pain in their | | | | stomach and lifting the head and shoulders to |
| muscles and joints or who have trouble with even | | | | gently stretch the muscles through the back. |
| simple movements often feel hopeless when they | | | | Another simple stretch to strengthen the back |
| consider strength training. Instead, they hope their | | | | can be done in a standing position by simply |
| aches and movement problems will just resolve | | | | stretching the arms overhead as high as possible. |
| themselves, or they may become completely | | | | Even if some parts of the body no longer |
| inactive to prevent any possible falls or injuries. | | | | function as they should, there are still options for |
| Strength training is the best solution for the | | | | seniors to participate in quality strength training |
| muscle and movement problems experienced by | | | | exercises. There are many different types of |
| seniors. The exercises are simple, with basic | | | | strength training exercises that can be performed |
| movements, and can be done at the gym or in | | | | by seniors, some in a seated position, some lying |
| the comfort of your own home. Some strength | | | | down, and some standing. Another option for |
| training exercises require minimal equipment, while | | | | those with chronic muscle and joint pain is to |
| some require no equipment at all. | | | | strength train in a heated pool. |
| The best senior strength training exercises for | | | | If you are thinking of starting a senior strength |
| improving the arms are stretches and working | | | | training exercise plan, you should first discuss the |
| the arm muscles with light weights. A variety of | | | | options with your doctor. Many gyms offer |
| exercises that work the biceps and triceps can be | | | | strength training programs for seniors that are |
| performed without weights. For best results, | | | | simple to participate in. There are also a wide |
| these arm exercises should be done using light | | | | variety of senior exercise and workout videos |
| weights that can be used without strain. Even an | | | | available. Remember to have fun and to keep |
| extremely low amount of weight will provide | | | | safety the top priority. Results from strength |
| more benefits than none at all. Arm exercises can | | | | training can often be seen in as little as 3 months! |
| be performed while standing, or from a sitting | | | | |