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Exercises Seniors Should Avoid: Safer Workout Alternatives for Older Adults
In this episode, we explain which exercises seniors should avoid and share safer workout alternatives that support strength, balance, heart health, and independence without increasing the risk of injury.
You’ll learn:
Why some exercises may strain the knees, back, shoulders, or heart in older adults
Which workouts seniors should avoid, including heavy deadlifts, deep squats, running, and jumping exercises
Safer exercise alternatives like chair squats, brisk walking, resistance bands, and chair yoga
How low-impact movement supports mobility, balance, and fall prevention
Warning signs that mean…
The skinny
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