There’s lots of talk about high blood pressure. Over one-third of the United States has been afflicted with what American Heart Association calls the “silent killer.” Silent, because it is a disease that often has no signs or symptoms and unfortunately, often develops...
If a walk in the park no longer seems easy or enjoyable, the toe stand exercise is for you! It will help make that stroll in the park fun and relaxing by strengthening your calves and ankles and restoring stability and balance. 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width...
Traditional push-ups are a great way to work muscles in the arms, shoulders, and chest; however, they can be difficult to complete correctly, especially for the older generation. You can modify this exercise and still get health benefits by doing wall push-ups. Face a...
For the first triceps (the muscle at the back of your upper arm) exercise: Sit with good posture in a chair, holding a dumbbell in your right hand Raise the dumbbell above your head, and stabilize your right arm by placing your left hand on your right elbow Slowly...
Here are three levels of balance exercises that you can do to improve your balance and overall fitness. Pick the one that best fits your abilities and let us know how it works for you. Weight shifts (Difficulty Level - 1): Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and...
Knee extension exercise will help strengthen your knees, which will improve your balance and reduce your risk of falling. Strengthening your knees will also allow you to walk and climb stairs with greater ease and comfort. Sit on a chair with your back straight and...
Rotating the upper arms and the shoulders gives your arms a thorough workout and builds strength in the upper arms, shoulders, and neck muscles. The biceps and triceps are the secondary muscles targeted. 1. Raise your arms in front of you at the shoulder level,...
You can promote lower body strength by squatting in front of a sturdy chair. Keep your arms in front of you and be sure not to extend your knees past your toes as you bend to an almost-sitting position. Hold the position for a few moments, then raise yourself back to...
Leg raises strengthen the thigh, hip, buttocks, and lower back muscles and help with balance. For side leg raises, stand behind a chair and hold on for better balance. Lift one leg out to the side, keeping it completely aligned from heel to hip, while maintaining a...
Many people suffer every day from various forms of joint pain. Some of the most common areas people experience pain in are the back, hips, knees, and wrists. What if I told you there is a relatively simple way to help relieve this pain, that you can do in your own...