Senior Fitness

 No matter your age you can still get a great workout.  I am just starting to venture into senior fitness.  There are so many people who want to stay active and fit but don't know how to go about doing it.  I am here to help you out.  If you personally are not 75+ maybe you have a relative who is and is looking for a workout they can do.  When you get older your fitness goals change.  One of the most important things to work on as you age is your flexibility.  That is something that keeps your body lose and limber.  As well as staying mobile.  Below is a great workout that you or a loved one can do at home with minimal equipment.

*Note this workout can be done while sitting in a chair or standing.

 Warm-Up
*Swimming in place
*Arm above head and stretch to side
*Shoulder Shrugs
*Shoulder Rolls forwards and backwards
*Toe touches
*Legs-Abduction and Adduction- Meaning keeping your legs raised and bringing them together and apart.

Workout with bands
*Bicep Curls
*Chest Press
*Triceps Extensions
*Seated Rows

No bands needed
*Squats while holding onto something sturdy if necessary
*Push-ups onto a wall
*Kayak- Pretend you are in a kayak and paddling-this works your abdominal muscles

Balance
*Stand on 1 leg-you may need to hold onto something
*Kick one leg forwards, back and to the side- you may need to hold onto something here again

Stretch
*Spinal Twist
*Chest Opener
*Triceps Stretch
*Hamstrings- Reach and touch toes