At Home Workouts for Seniors

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Exercise has numerous benefits for senior citizens. It helps improve overall physical health by enhancing cardiovascular fitness, increasing muscular strength and flexibility and improving balance and coordination. Regular exercise can also help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and certain types of cancer. Additionally, exercise is beneficial for mental health as it can improve mood, reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and enhance cognitive function. Engaging in physical activity can also promote social interaction and a sense of belonging, which is important for seniors overall, well being the duration of a typical exercise routine for senior citizens at home can vary depending on their fitness level and health condition. Generally, it is recommended for seniors to engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity aerobic activity per week. This can be spread out over several sessions throughout the week. Additionally, it's important to include strength training exercises, two or more days a week, targeting all major muscle groups. However, it's crucial for seniors to listen to their bodies and pace themselves accordingly. They can gradually increase the duration and intensity of their exercises as they become more comfortable and confident. Here's a step by step guide for at home workouts for senior citizens.