It’s important to use our muscles regularly to maintain bone strength, muscle strength, coordination, and keep the heart healthy, as well as self-confidence and good emotional wellbeing. The following exercises are all designed for you to do in your own home and will help you stay fit and healthy.
Recommended equipment and space:
– A bottle of water
– A towel
– A clear space where you are not going to slip or fall on an object.
– A wall space
Optional:
– Chair (with arms if needed)
– Stable surface to hold for balance exercises
– A broom or stick handle
To improve upper body and back mobility:
– Holding a stick or broom horizontally behind your head, stand with your feet hip width apart and your knees slightly bent
– If you don’t have a broom, put your hands on your shoulders keeping your arms at 90 degrees
– Keeping the broom straight, turn to your right as far as comfortable, twisting through your hips
– Then slowly turn to the other side, building up your range of movement
– Repeat 10-20 times
– Perform this 2-5 times, take a break for 40-60 seconds before repeating again.
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