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Exercise 9: Marching in Place

exercise is to keep the stick upright for as
long as possible. Change hands so that you
work on your balance skills on both sides of Marching is a great balance exercise for
your body. seniors. If you need to hold onto
something, do this exercise in front of a
Exercise 9: Wall Pushups counter.
Standing straight, lift your right knee as
high as you can. Lower it, then lift
the left leg. Lift and lower your legs 20
times.

Exercise 11: Toe Lifts
This strength training exercise for seniors
also improves balance. You’ll need a chair
or a counter.
Stand straight and put your arms in front

As long as you have got a wall, you can do
this strength training exercise for seniors.
Stand an arm’s length in front of a
wall that doesn’t have any paintings,
decorations, windows or doors. Lean
forward slightly and put your palms flat
on the wall at the height and width of your
shoulders. Keep your feet planted as you
slowly bring your body towards the wall.
Gently push yourself back so that your
arms are straight. Do twenty of these.

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