15 Minute Exercises for Seniors with Physiotherapist - At Home Exercises

15 MINUTE EXERCISES FOR SENIORS

In today's video, we go through important exercises to do in an exercise session to ensure you notice the benefits in your daily life.

I did my best to limit it to 15 minutes, so that on those days you may not feel like exercising, you can get the benefits by spending just a short amount of time each day. What's 15 minutes in the 1440 minutes of the day? :)

As with all my workouts, this may be the perfect workout for someone based on their current capabilities. For others, it may be too challenging, and for others, maybe it's too easy…… Remember, if an exercise is too difficult, you can modify it to your capabilities. If it is too easy, you can do a more challenging variation.

Along with your specific exercises, I recommend you get outside walking to supplement your weekly exercises. Vary your walks (within your capabilities) to challenge yourself and to work different muscles.

For example, vary your speed - try to increase your pace a little on some walks and work on sustaining this pace for longer each week. Vary the terrain you walk on - walk on the flat, walk uphill, walk downhill, walk upstairs.. And walk on different surfaces (for example, sand vs grass). By doing this you will work different muscles, and it will help improve other areas of your fitness.

Remember, like you do with exercise, build up your walking over time, and if you were previously walking a lot and you’ve had a prolonged break from it, start with less than what you were doing previously when you get back to it. You want to ensure your body adapts to avoid any issues.. and, most importantly, enjoy your walks :) .... and your exercises.

To get moving with me, click the video below.

Remember, consistency and progression with exercise is key!

Stay moving! and I’ll see you soon!

- Mike