Monthly Feature: Active Aging (step-up exercise)

The step-up exercise for actively aging adults is a basic strength training exercise, even if deconditioned.

Some of its benefits are:

• Decreases in falls
• Improved coordination
• Increase in functional ability (e.g. walking up stairs)

You can add in progression variables according to current state of fitness for improvement and/or challenge.

Some include (see pics):

• Use of chair (beginner)
• Surface stability (e.g. Bosu ball)
• Added resistance (with weights)

Please, feel free to contact me if this is something you want to explore.

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