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Jane McGuire

I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors: Here are the 5 bodyweight exercises I recommend

A senior woman exercising.

As we get older, functional fitness becomes essential for staying independent for longer. When we talk about functional fitness, we’re referring to the everyday, multi-joint movements you make when you get up out of a chair, carry a heavy bag of groceries, or lift your grandchild out of the car seat.

Functional, weight-bearing exercises can strengthen the major muscle groups in the body, as well as the areas most prone to age-related fractures, helping prevent falls and injuries and keep you fit and healthy for longer.

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