One of the first exercises I teach my clients who are 65 and older is the chair squat. This movement builds strength in the ...

Chair exercises after 55 to rebuild muscle daily, with CSCS Jarrod Nobbe’s expert coaching cues and progressions.

“Importantly, they also train the body to better transfer force from the lower to the upper body, which is key for anyone ...

Regular physical activity is one of the most powerful “medicines” available to older adults for managing Parkinson’s disease, diabetes and many cancers, and it works alongside — not instead of — your ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

Strengthen your legs & core without getting down on the ground! Try these 4 effective chair yoga moves to strengthen and tone your abs & legs, all while seated in a chair! Perfect for beginners, ...

Building muscle after 55 takes an approach that focuses on consistency, control, and connection. Every rep matters when you train with purpose and understand how your body responds to movement. The ...

If you can get past its misleading and off-putting name, the ‘stomach vacuum’ exercise can be a welcome addition to your training routine for its ability to target the deep muscles in the core. Unlike ...

Maintaining core strength and stability is important for wheelchair users. Routine core work may help promote trunk stability, reduce pain, and increase mobility. Your core is the cylinder of muscles ...

Manual wheelchair use can be a workout, and core strengthening exercises can help reduce injury risk and promote good posture among wheelchair users. Research suggests that roughly 3.3 million ...