Falls are dangerous for seniors and often lead to hospitalization or decreased mobility. Don’t let a fall stop YOU from doing what you love!  Instead, keep your leg muscles strong and improve your balance with these three moves:

Try to complete each everyday for best results.

CHAIR SQUATS

Stand in front of a sturdy chair. In a controlled and steady motion, sit into the chair, then stand up. Work towards not using the arms on the chair and standing back up without resting. Remember to breathe throughout.

Start with: 10 repetitions Goal: Two times a day

LEG EXTENSIONS

Sitting up straight in a supportive chair, slowly straighten out your leg and lower it back down. Work towards holding your leg out for ten seconds, while breathing normally.

Start with: 10 repetitions Goal: Three times a day

HAMSTRING CURLS

Hold on to a sturdy chair back or grab bar. Stand up tall with your eyes forward. Keeping your knees together, bend one knee so that your heel comes up toward your back. If this is difficult, only lift your foot up as high as is comfortable.

Start with: 10 repetitions Goal: Three times a day

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