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Geriatric Exercise

Geriatric Exercise

Exercise is vital for people of all ages for maintaining health, preventing injuries, and lowering risks of heart diseases. Having exercise routines readily available will help give you a jump start towards better health.
Check out the different categories of exercises for seniors we have below, get active, and reap the health benefits!

Stretching Exercise for Seniors

Upper Back Stretch

  • Begin seated with relaxed shoulders.
  • Extend arms forward at shoulder height and grab one hand with the other and push outwards while pulling your back and shoulders forward.
  • Hold for 10 seconds and release.

Chest Stretch

  • Begin seated with relaxed shoulders.
  • Pull extended arms back while grabbing one hand, keeping both hands down near the buttocks.
  • Pull your shoulders back and hold for 10 seconds and release.

Sit And Reach Stretch

  • Sit at the edge of a chair and extend your legs forward with your knees slightly bent.
  • Keep your heels on the floor and toes pointed toward the ceiling.
  • Extend both arms in front and reach to touch your toes, while slowly bending at the waist without bouncing.
  • Hold for 10 seconds then return to resting position.

Neck Stretch

  • Begin seated and slowly tilt your head to your right shoulder.
  • Hold this position and extend your left arm to the side and downward at waist level.
  • Release, then repeat on the left side. Repeat twice on each side.

Inner Thigh Stretch

  • Begin standing with your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart and toes pointing slightly outward.
  • Slowly lean to your left side by bending your left knee while keeping your right leg straight.
  • Keep your left knee from passing your toes.
  • Hold for 10 seconds then return to resting position and repeat on the right.

Shoulder Circles

  • Begin seated and place fingertips on your shoulders.
  • Circle your shoulders 15 times forwards, then 15 times backwards.

Hand Stretches

  • Begin seated with hands reached out in front of you, palms facing down.
  • Open both hands to spread your fingers apart, then close your hands. Repeat 10 times.
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