Bodyweight Exercises That Can Help Slow Aging

Squats are beneficial because they strengthen the lower body, enhance balance, and increase mobility. You go low enough so that your thighs are perpendicular to the floor.

Squats

Squatting involves bending both knees and hinging the hips back till the thighs are parallel to the floor. Apply equal pressure on both feet and stand up again.

Squats

Pushups assist preserve upper body pressing power and core stability." Feel free to lean against a wall with your hands planted if that makes the workout more manageable for you.

Pushups

When you lower yourself toward the floor, engage your abs and bend both elbows. Push yourself back up to a high plank position after you've lowered yourself almost to the ground.

Pushups

Lunges aid with walking balance because they increase hip and leg mobility and strength.

Lunges

Bend both knees and bring one leg forward. Bring your back knee to the floor as you squat down. To get back up to standing, drive through your front foot.

Lunges

Side planks exercise the quadratus lumborum," an important core/lower back muscle.

Side Planks

At the starting position, your shoulder should be in line with your wrist, and your head should be in line with your heel. The best way to stand firm is to stack your feet. 

Side Planks

Keep your hips up by using your glutes and abdominals. Read suggests doing planks for at least 15 seconds.

Side Planks

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