We all know that exercise is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. As you’d expect, this applies even to aging seniors.

Whether you have a disability or not, you should regularly engage in physical exercise to receive both the physical and emotional benefits it brings forward. Exercise encourages healthy living just like a balanced diet does. Exercise is recommended for all individuals regardless of age or disability.

Workouts for the Elderly and Disabled

One of the best exercises you can do is swimming. Both non impact water aerobics and lap swimming are great workouts for the heart and lungs while being gentle on the joints.

It’s very easy to adjust the level of strain to match your level of fitness which is why swimming is a highly recommended exercise for both seniors and disabled alike. Different strokes provide workouts for different muscles so make sure to try them all out to find which one you like best.

Exercises for the Elderly/Seniors

Another great exercise to consider is yoga. Another low impact workout in which almost all individuals can participate. Regardless of your ability level, there are a ton of yoga poses you can practice. You can even make up your own.

There are an endless amount of exercises you can do with the amount of accessories available for yoga. Things such as foam pads, exercise balls, and resistance rings can all help you expand the variety of exercises if things start getting stale.

Seated exercises that Seniors can do

If you’re not one for moving around too much, you can always try a seated exercise. Things like treadmills, stationary bicycles, and step machines are all stationary devices that offer a much simpler alternative for exercise.

Regardless of your preferred method of exercise, it’s highly recommended to engage in physical activity regularly. Exercising helps your body maintain a healthy standard of living while giving you a more positive outlook on life.