20 Minute Strength Training for Seniors and Beginners

At any age, building muscle is essential for maintaining mobility and reducing the risk of falls or other injuries. In this 20-minute full body strength training workout, we’ll combat the loss of muscle and bone density that occurs over time. 

You can do this session in a chair or standing using dumbbells, water bottles, cans or the weight of your choice. Follow Mom as she does it seated! 

You’ll increase strength with two sets of five exercises each one twice.

Exercise Set 1

✳️ Chair Stand Up /Sit to Stand

✳️ Flys

✳️ Step Outs

✳️ Alternating Shoulder Press (if you have shoulder issues, modify this exercise by not lifting it above your head. You can lift the weight in front of you to shoulder level or lower, palms down.)

✳️ Canoe Core Move

Exercise Set 2

✳️ Toes Up/Heels Up

✳️ Side Arm Raises

✳️ Knee and Leg Lift

✳️ Bicep Curl

✳️ Stir the Pot Core Move

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