I asked a top trainer how to start exercising if you're over 65 and she suggested two easy exercises that anyone can do

A woman practices squats in a living room on a yoga mat. Her knees are gently bent, arms stretched in front, behind her we see an elegant fireplace and trailing plant.

There are many reasons to get stronger, but often, what motivates you changes as you get older.

For instance, very few 20-year-olds exercise to maintain their independence but that takes on greater importance in retirement.