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Lower Body Bed Exercises For Strength and Mobility (Beginner Level)
This series of lower body exercises, done in bed, aims to enhance mobility and strengthen all areas of the lower body. Again, we'll finish with deep breathing exercises.
LOWER BODY BED EXERCISES FOR SENIORS
These are a series of videos I have wanted to create for a while, so join me (Mike - Physiotherapist for these upper body bed exercises.
This is part 2: of the series of bed exercises working on mobility and helping strengthen all regions of the lower body, and we also do some deep breathing at the end.
In part 1 we went through some Upper Body Bed Exercises.
These exercises are some simple but effective exercises that work the mobility and help strengthen all of the lower body including the glutes and core. And we also do a stretch and some deep breathing at the end.
Not only will these exercises help strengthen and improve the mobility of the areas, they will also be helpful if you’re having difficulty moving in bed, or getting from a lying to seated position.
You can progress these exercises by adding in ankle weights or a resistance band.
To view this video, click the video below (or HERE).
I hope you enjoy this workout! Part 3 to come soon!
Remember to stay moving!
Stay healthy! Stay active, stay happy! and I’ll see you soon!
- Mike
Bed Exercises For Strength and Mobility (Beginner Level)
This series of upper body bed exercises focuses on improving mobility and strengthening all regions of the upper body. We’ll also include a relaxing stretch and deep breathing at the end.
Upper Body Bed Exercises FOR SENIORS
These are a series of videos I have wanted to create for a while, so join me (Mike - Physiotherapist for these upper body bed exercises.
This is part 1: of the series of bed exercises working on mobility and helping strengthen all regions of the upper body, and we also do a stretch and some deep breathing at the end.
It’s important if you’re spending a lot of time in bed or seated, for whatever reason that may be, that you’re not only keeping your body moving, but you’re doing deep breathing also. Even every hour. You want to be getting the air into all regions of the lungs to keep them healthy.
You can progress these exercises by adding in weights or a resistance band..
And the next video will be lower body bed exercises, which will help strengthen the legs, the core and help with lower body mobility.
To view this video, click the video below (or HERE).
I hope you enjoy this workout! Part 2 to come soon!
Remember to stay moving!
Stay healthy! Stay active, stay happy! and I’ll see you soon!
- Mike
Hi, I’m Mike!
A Seniors' Specialist Physiotherapist and Exercise Scientist.
I have spent many years working with people over 60, in Australia and now all over the world, to help them improve their health and fitness.
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