It is important to maintain regular exercise as this benefits mobility and physical health. It is particularly important for seniors to maintain exercises as this can help improve their strength and mobility. But they need to take the right precautions to ensure that risk of accidents is minimised and they are not subjected to excessive strain.

Seniors can benefit from Priority Healthcare physiotherapy services. There are at home physiotherapy services as well that can be quite beneficial as the seniors can learn how to navigate their home safely and carry out their day to day routine. Your healthcare provider can also provide personalised recommendations for exercises based on your health condition. They can help you identify what the potential risks are when it comes to exercising. If you are planning to start a new exercise programme, you can consult with your healthcare provider especially if you have any pre-existing medical conditions. You have to start slow id you are new to exercise. If your body has been used to a long period of inactivity, you have to be careful in gradually increasing the intensity of exercise. The duration of exercise can also be gradually increased. You can start with low impact activities like gentle stretching, walking or swimming. When your fitness level starts improving, you can incorporate more challenging exercises.

Balance and stability are very important for seniors as this can help prevent falls.

You can look into exercise that focuses on balance. This can be hell to toe walking, use of balance boards, standing on one leg etc. These exercises can help strengthen your core muscles so that the risk of falls is reduced. Strength training is also important for seniors and this can help you maintain bone density and muscle mass. You can start with resistance exercises using resistance bands and weights. There are also bodyweight exercises that you can do such as push-ups and squats. You need to work all the major muscle ground a few times a week. But it is important to rest between sessions as well. A physiotherapist can help create a personalised exercise programme for you so that you can achieve your physical health goals.

There are stretching exercises

That you can engage in so that the major muscle groups are targeted. Dynamic stretches should be performed before you exercise so that muscles can warm up. Static stretches can be done after the exercise routine so that your flexibility can improve. Many people tend to do static exercise as warm up but this is not sufficient. It is important that you listen to your body and notice any signs of pain or discomfort. While it is normal to experience some soreness in your muscles after working out, you need to consult with your healthcare provider if you have persistent or sharp pain. You need to have immediate medical attention if you develop chest pain or dizziness after exercising. You have to stay hydrated before, during and after the exercise routine so that any fluids that are lost through sweat can be replaced. This will support your performance during the exercise as well.