I’m a trainer and this is one move I give my older clients to improve their independence

Woman lowering herself into a chair in a domestic setting with her arms in an X-shape across her chest.

One way that exercise helps improve your longevity is by maintaining the strength needed to perform fundamental movement patterns. One of the most essential movements is the squat, which translates into standing up from a sitting position.

As you get older, the movement you take for granted in your youth can become a struggle, to the point that people may need support to get back on their feet.