Resistance Band Exercises
Stay at Home. Exercise Program for Older Adults. Regular physical exercise is important for healthy aging and given the current global situation,.
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Band Exercises for Older Adults:
Using Resistance to Build Strength and Prevent Falls
Deter some chronic diseases
Generally, increasing your
strength will lessen the symptoms of aging. (Seguin et
at. 2003)
Almost anyone can exercise
with bands.
If you:
have talked with your
healthcare provider about
exercising
have been regularly doing
some exercises and/or
activities
have enough strength in
your hands to hold a band
securely,
then you are ready to exercise
with bands.
Be Active
Adults aged 65 years
and older should
accumulate at least 150
minutes of moderate
to vigorous intensity
aerobic physical activity
per week in bouts of
10 minutes or more.
Plus, it is beneficial to
add muscle and bone
strengthening activities,
like exercising with
bands, at least 2 days
per week.
Build Strength With Bands
