Placing a book on a high shelf, bending over to pick something up, getting up from a chair there are a few daily motions that can feel a lot more challenging as we age. When you have trouble getting ...

“Chair-based movements are especially powerful because they’re safe, accessible, and can be done without special equipment, helping people stay consistent, which is the real key to long-term progress, ...

You can still build strength with a few simple, seated exercises. By Jen Murphy Photographs and Video by Gritchelle Fallesgon In 2020, Aarthi Ravindran, then 23, was using a leg press machine at her ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’re new to exercise, managing balance issues, or have limited mobility and looking for a gentle way to stay active, chair ...

Exercise is important for overall health and well-being, especially as you age. Chair exercises may be a good option for people with mobility issues or who want an exercise routine they can do at home ...

Begin seated. Hold a 3-pound weight in each hand. Raise your arms out to the sides at shoulder height to form a T shape or ...

The main muscles recruited when performing a pullup are the back (specifically the rhomboids and lats ), arm muscles ...

You don’t need a lot of room to get a quick workout in. In fact, you don’t even need to stand up. YMCA group exercise ...

Build strength, balance, and mobility after 50 with five standing moves that reduce fall risk and boost independence—no gym needed.

For people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), staying active can help preserve strength, mobility, and overall function. But symptoms like muscle weakness, poor balance, and fatigue can make regular ...