What are the best exercises to help reduce mobility issues for older people?
Resistance training exercises
Older people need to build bone and muscle mass using resistance workouts. The training will also help improve mobility and decrease falling. Train your upper body if your legs are weak or have reduced mobility. Suppose your upper body part like the shoulder is injured, train your lower body more.
Cardiovascular training
Cardio workouts are good for increasing heart rate and endurance. Such exercises include swimming, walking, and dancing. I highly recommend swimming or water activities as they help lower muscle and joint discomfort risk. Even the seniors using assisted mobility, including wheelchairs, can find something to train their cardiovascular system.
Flexibility exercises
Older individuals need flexibility workouts for numerous benefits. For instance, they prevent injuries, boost range of motion, lower stiffness and relieve pain. The exercises include yoga and stretching. If your leg muscles are weak, stretching can help reduce more muscle atrophy and increase flexibility.
MS, University of Latvia
I am deeply convinced that each patient needs a unique, individual approach. Therefore, I use different psychotherapy methods in my work. During my studies, I discovered an in-depth interest in people as a whole and the belief in the inseparability of mind and body, and the importance of emotional health in physical health. In my spare time, I enjoy reading (a big fan of thrillers) and going on hikes.
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