To live a long and independent life, experts say you need to do these two things

Woman and man stretching hips at home.

The seniors who come to my seated exercise class are concerned about two main things: how to get out of their chair unaided and how to live longer.

They’re also keen to have the balance to reach for things in cupboards and be strong enough to tend to their gardens. They want to be able to live independently for as long as possible.