Easy Everyday Exercises To Keep Seniors Fit

The Essence Of Physical Exercise And Meditation- Yoga 

Yoga is an age-old exercise that keeps your mind and bodywork in synergy towards achieving fitness. It is a set of physical activities that, along with breathing techniques, can help individuals aiming to stay fit and individuals who suffer from respiratory issues such as asthma. 

Listed below are a few asanas (poses) that will give you the essence of yoga.

Being a beginner, do not overexert yourself. The goal is to be calm and let your body reach out to the different lengths of flexibility as it can. 

Tree Pose

A tree symbolizes the life that maintains a balance between its roots, branches, leaves, and the fruits it bears. This pose helps you improve your body balance and enables you to keep your body stature.   

Step 1: stand straight and join your hands.

Step 2: gently lift your left foot and support it to your right thigh. 

Step 3: as you maintain this posture, gently breathe in and out. 

Note: Not to be performed on days suffering from blood pressure or balancing problems.

Cobra Pose

An excellent pose to strengthen your neck and spinal muscles. It also increases your back flexibility and stretches your abdomen as well as your forearms. 

Step 1: lie on the floor with your palms facing the ground.

Step 2: raise the upper half of your body and focus your gaze above on the roof.

Step 3: Remain in this posture for 20-30 secs as a beginner.

Note: Not to be performed if having neck or back problems such as arthritis or vertebral column injuries. 

Child’s Pose

Remember being a kid and having no things to worry about?

Yes, this pose helps you revive your childish postures and retrospection the various unwanted thoughts occurring in your mind at the movement. 

Step 1: gently kneel on the floor, and let your feet stretch flat on the ground. 

Step 2: raise your hands straight and bow down until you reach the ground.

Step 3: push your core towards your thighs. Be mindful of your breathing.

Note: do not perform if any you have knee or ankle injuries. 

Corpse Pose

Most of the asanas end with this pose to help you breathe and get your focus back into the current situation. After stretching minutes, you need to ensure a good flow of oxygen through every inch of your body. This pose helps you relax with some soothing background music of your choice to get into a refreshing mood.  

Step 1: lay down on the floor.

Step 2: maintain a straight body posture and get back on your feet after minutes of relaxation. 

Plank Pose

Plank is one of the core strengthening exercises most commonly used. Being a part of modern yoga boots your abdominal as well as butt muscles. 

Step 1: place your elbows below your shoulders.

Step 2: move your body above the floor by gently exerting pressure on your forearms and toes. 

Step 3: Remain in this posture for around 30 seconds.

Note: should not be performed if suffering from shoulder or ankle issues. 

Let’s Dance 

Dance is the purest form of physical exercise that gets you into the mood. Be it a junior or senior, and it’s an expression of happiness and enthusiasm. You can play some music of your choice and let your body dance to the tunes of your soul. Freeform or choreographed, there is a constant firing of various nerve impulses in your brain. While being in a digitally modern era, you can use social media platforms to learn multiple dance forms or practice while watching an online video. 

Conclusion

Zumba and aerobics are other forms of an exercise regimen that incorporate physical exercise as well as dance. They aim to strengthen your core, provide physical fitness, and eliminate unwanted toxicants in the form of sweat.  However, it is advisable to perform these regiments under the guidance of a trained and certified instructor.