Press the Activ5 as you squeeze your thigh muscles. Squat down like you’re sitting in a chair. Squeeze your back muscles as you push your elbow back into the Activ5ĭid you know that regular exercise can improve bone density, reducing the risk of developing osteoporosis and fractures? With this full-body exercise, you can build bone and muscle strength using only your body weight. 
Place the Activ5 between the back of your right elbow and the back of a chair or wall. It’s better to avoid moves that further tighten these muscles, so this row is absolutely perfect for stretching and strengthening those areas. People who have spent years sitting at a desk tend to have chronically tight chests and weak muscles in the neck. Press the Activ5 by squeezing your lat and tricep muscles. Place the Activ5, with your palm, against a flat surface behind you. From a sitting position, place the Activ5 in your right palm and straighten your right arm downwards by your side. Overhead lat exercises can add unnecessary strain on your neck, so opt for this lat pull that can be done from a sitting position. Keeping your back straight and both hips square, slightly rotate your torso to the right. Keep your left arm relaxed by your side. With your right palm, hold the Activ5 against the front of your left shoulder. 
Improve your posture and protect your spinal column with this nice, stretching trunk rotation. Try them out for some amazing, feel-good fitness. These exercises are based on our Fancy Footwork routine on the Activ5 Training App, and they’re designed to protect critical areas like lower back and joints. That’s why on National Senior Health and Fitness Day, we’re featuring exercises from our newest collection of isometrics for seniors.
Keeping up with your workouts won’t just improve your strength, balance and confidence, it’ll also lower your blood pressure, manage high cholesterol, decrease symptoms of chronic conditions, and even reduce the risk of hip fractures. The trick is finding low-impact workouts that keep you strong–without triggering previous injuries or causing more. On the contrary, regular exercise is the key to preserving your health. Older adults shouldn’t think of exercise as risky.
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