Stronger legs set the foundation for your independence as you move through your sixties and beyond. Every step, transition, lift, and change of direction relies on the muscles in your quads, ...
As many people begin to age, they often give up on their workout routine at a time when it is most important. Even seniors with diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure or heart disease can find a ...
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’re new to exercise, managing balance issues, or have limited mobility and looking for a gentle way to stay active, chair ...
A study of thousands of people shows that chair exercises can boost muscle power, balance, and overall mobility. Those seated ...
This exercise targets the muscles in the front upper thighs (quadriceps), which straighten or extend the knee. The quadriceps are extremely important for activities of daily living such as standing up ...
Forget the heavy dumbbells—new geriatric fitness data reveals that specific seated movements can stimulate more functional ...
Seated balance exercises after 55, with exclusive trainer quotes and machine form cues to build stronger, steadier legs.
Leg-strengthening exercises are vital to good mobility. This seated leg exercise is a great way to strengthen the quadriceps while providing stability. For those new to exercise, the seated leg ...