As we age our posture is very important. Corrective movement is important because as we age our balance and stability decline. Before starting any exercise program get medical clearance.
Here are some basic movements:
1. Sit comfortablely in a chair and put one foot down and one foot up.
- Repeat 10times each leg.
- Hold 20 to 30seconds on each leg.
2. Heel Raises
- Hold on the chair and raise your heels up and down.
- Hold chair where you feel safe.
- Corrective sturdy steady.
3. Sit in a chair
- Upper back with rubber band.
- With a resistance band with band.
- 10 reps.
- 10 repetitions.
4. Sit in a chair
- Right leg repeat 10 times.
- Left leg repeat 10 times.
- With resistance.
- Hip abduction turn out and turn in.
5.Stand behind a chair.
- Extend your leg out and extend your knee in.
- Repeat 10 times.
- Working your inner and outer thighs.
- You can add a resistance band to make the movement challenging.
Have fun, listen to music to make your workout enjoyable.
Bonus Exercise
- Toes up in the air as fast as you can.
- Calf raises and heel raises.
- Flex foot 5 times.
- Point toes 5 times.
Article by:
Gina Bastone
