Doctors advise maintaining an active lifestyle regardless of age. However, for older people, this is no longer just good advice, but a necessity.
Considering that with age some loads become unbearable, experts have developed a set of physical exercises.
We will tell you what exercises you need to do to maintain your health and strength.
It is enough to do them twice a week to notice the first pleasant changes.
Knee raises
It is recommended to stand on a stable platform or step, take not very heavy dumbbells in your hands and raise your knees.
You need to try to raise them as high as possible.
The exercise strengthens the leg muscles and helps maintain balance while walking.
One arm press
The exercise may seem difficult, but it is not.
Bend over and place your hand on the bench for support. In your other hand, hold a kettlebell or other weight that is appropriate for your weight.
Place your feet shoulder-width apart and lift the weight with your free hand.
The exercise helps develop the muscles of the upper back, improves posture, and helps avoid shoulder pain.
Dumbbell Squats
Take dumbbells in your hands and hold them at your chest while performing regular squats.
The exercise strengthens the thigh muscles and improves flexibility.
Dumbbell curls
First, perform a few dumbbell raises to your shoulders, then overhead.
Strengthens the biceps, shoulder muscles, strengthens the body and helps when it is necessary to carry heavy objects.
The main thing here is not the intensity, but the regularity of training.
