8 Exercises to Boost Mobility in Seniors

A great exercise to improve leg strength and hip flexibility, this low-impact movement helps seniors increase mobility and circulation.

1. Seated Marching

This balance-boosting exercise encourages seniors to walk in a straight line, helping improve coordination and ankle flexibility.

2. Standing Heel-to-Toe Walk

By rising from a seated position without using hands, chair stands help strengthen legs and improve functional mobility.

3. Chair Stands

Lifting the toes or heels while standing can strengthen lower legs, improve balance, and prevent stiffness in the ankles and calves.

4. Toe and Heel Raises

This simple exercise involves rotating the arms in small to large circles, which improves shoulder flexibility and mobility.

5. Arm Circles

While holding onto a stable surface, side leg raises target hip muscles and help increase mobility and stability in the lower body.

6. Side Leg Raises

This gentle stretching movement, performed on hands and knees, helps improve spinal mobility and stretches the back muscles, offering relief from stiffness.

7. Cat-Cow Stretch

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