Three exercises a physical therapist wishes everyone over 60 would do to develop the strength to get off the floor unaided

A woman performs shallow squats on an exercise mat in a living room.

Getting up from the floor becomes harder as we age, but there's a simple way to make sure you can keep doing it: practice.

Dr Christynne Helfrich, a doctor of physical therapy at Hinge Health, recommends doing it repeatedly in a safe space, near a sturdy couch or chair, if you're trying to rebuild this skill.