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What are some low impact exercise for seniors?
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In a swiming pool: But if not available get stretching exercises, low weights, & a stationary bike.
Answered 3/27/2013
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Low impact: Aquatics, body weight, or resistance bands/ tubing biking, and/or elliptical. Aquatics allow you to perform body weight exercises, but being in water actually reduces the stress on your body due to buoyancy. Once you are able to perform body weight activities then look to add light resistance w/ bands/ tubing.
Answered 3/22/2014
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