Elderly people were asked to do squats and reverse push-ups with a chair
US News journalists recommended chair exercises for older people. They listed them on the publication’s website.
It is suggested to start with squats. Starting position – sit closer to the front of the chair, place your feet on the floor shoulder-width apart, keep your back straight. Then lean forward a little, stretch your arms in front of you and stand up, then bend your knees and sit down again.
Another exercise is reverse push-ups. Starting position – stand with your back to the chair, squat down a little and place your palms on the front edge of the seat shoulder-width apart, and move your legs forward to the floor so that most of the body weight rests on your arms. Then slowly bend and straighten your arms to a right angle, trying to keep your elbows close to your sides. At the bottom point, take a short break.
The last exercise suggested is leg raises. While sitting, lift your legs one at a time, straightening your knees and holding them in this position for a few seconds.
Previously, fitness trainer Matt Roberts named the ideal workouts for people over 50. According to him, at this age it is worth giving preference to cycling, walking at a fast pace or slow jogging.
Source: Lenta
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