SINGAPORE - Regular exercise can help seniors control their body weight, lower their blood pressure, reduce their risk of heart disease and strengthen their muscles.The Health Promotion Board recommends that seniors above the age of 50 take part in strength and balance exercise at least twice a week, in addition to 150 minutes of moderately intense physical activity each week.
VERTICAL SIT-TO-STAND WOOD CHOP The muscles in the legs, glutes, core and shoulders will be mainly utilised in this exercise, which helps in improving the senior's full-body movement and controlled movements throughout the torso. 1. Place your hands on the chair at the height of your hip, and position your feet wider than your hips.
1. Place your hands on the chair at the height of your hip, and position your feet wider than your hips.3. Keep your hips squared and levelled.STANDING CAT-COW This stretching exercise which increases the flexibility of the neck, shoulders and backs involves the muscles mainly in the neck, back and chest.
Not just seniors.