They connect the upper and lower parts and are essential for walking, sitting, standing up, and maintaining balance. When hips hurt or are stiff, everything becomes a bit more challenging. Doing ...

Research consistently identifies the sit-to-stand as one of the most effective exercises for fall prevention, directly translating to improved stability during transitions that commonly trigger falls.

Coordination exercises can help improve your coordination as it naturally decreases with age. Learn more here. Skip to main content. Boydton, VA. Boydton, VA. Local News. Subscriptions ...

“In my experience, too many gymgoers neglect standing exercises when wanting to develop their core strength,” says Reid Stafford, Senior Personal Trainer at Ultimate Performance.

Here’s how to do Lori Michiel’s go-to standing core exercise for seniors. 1. Stand upright, and hold a single dumbbell in your hands in front of your hips with straight arms.

That could mean 30 minutes a day for five days, or another variation of days and time to get to 150 minutes. For those who like a faster pace, 75 minutes of vigorous intensity exercise is recommended.