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Grace Walsh

A Pilates instructor says a 5-step chair workout for seniors is all you need to boost strength and balance with age

Woman doing chair workout for seniors wearing workout clothes on yoga mat in living room at home.

A chair workout for seniors is a low-impact routine you can do anywhere and at any time, whether you've been working out for years or exercise is a new longevity-boosting endeavour. It also includes plenty of weight-bearing exercises for osteoporosis prevention.

Along with Pilates workouts at home, these routines have risen in popularity in recent years, says Rowan Clift, a personal trainer and fitness expert at Freeletics, as they "prove you don't need a gym membership or expensive equipment" and "offer stability and adaptability".

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