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Glute Strengthening Exercises For Seniors
The gluteal muscles (our buttocks) are comprised of the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus and they are the largest and strongest muscles in our body.
They're responsible for many important tasks, like walking, running, jumping, and standing up from a seated position.
The gluteal muscles serve as the foundation of our musculoskeletal system, and when they are weak, it can lead to a host of issues. It can reduce our ability to move and function well in everyday life, affect posture and balance, and increase the risk of injuries and pain in the back, hips, knees and ankles.
On the other hand when we strengthen our glutes, we will move about much easier, balance and posture will improve and it will also take the strain off our hips, knees and ankles.
Glute Strengthening Exercises For Seniors (with Loop Bands - Seated, Standing AND lying Exercises)
The gluteal muscles (our buttocks) are comprised of the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus and they are the largest and strongest muscles in our body.
They're responsible for many important tasks, like walking, running, jumping, and standing up from a seated position.
The gluteal muscles serve as the foundation of our musculoskeletal system, and when they are weak, it can lead to a host of issues. It can reduce our ability to move and function well in everyday life, affect posture and balance, and increase the risk of injuries and pain in the back, hips, knees and ankles.
On the other hand when we strengthen our glutes, we will move about much easier, balance and posture will improve and it will also take the strain off our hips, knees and ankles.
We cover many glute strengthening exercises in past videos, and today we go through some glute strengthening exercises specifically in the newest video. To get moving with me click the video below, or HERE.
These exercises are standing, seated AND lying glute strengthening exercises, ranging from beginner to intermediate.
I also use a loop resistance band during these exercises to add an extra challenge.
You may have seen these bands before, and their primary reason for use is to strengthen the glutes.
Adding the loop (circular) band to the exercises ensures sustained tension on the glute muscles, maximising the effectiveness of each repetition, and ensuring good results!
If you already have a set of loop bands, grab them and follow along with me to strengthen your glutes.
If you don't have loop bands, you can still work the glutes by going through the exercises without them. Then, when you're ready for the added challenge, you can add them in later.
You can purchase a More Life Health looped resistance band set HERE to work your glutes consistently.
Remember, consistency and progression with exercise is key!
Stay moving! and I’ll see you soon!
- Mike
10 Minute Daily Core Exercises for Seniors (Seated)
Simple seated exercises that effectively target your core muscles and strengthen your glutes. Which goes fro 10-Minutes
A stronger core will make your daily tasks easier and improve stability and balance, reducing the risk of falls.
Moreover, a stronger core promotes better posture and movement patterns, relieving strain on your spine and alleviating pain and discomfort.
Simple Exercises For a Stronger Core
A stronger core will make your daily tasks easier and improve stability and balance, reducing the risk of falls.
Moreover, a stronger core promotes better posture and movement patterns, relieving strain on your spine and alleviating pain and discomfort.
Now I don’t focus on core exercises too often because a lot of the exercises we do indirectly engages the core.
However, it's still beneficial to add some additional core exercises to improve core strength.
Which is precisely what we'll be doing today!
In today’s video we will be focusing on strengthening your core (and glutes) while seated in a chair.
This video goes for 10 minutes, which means in just 10 minutes, you'll get a great little core strengthening workout. And in the video, I have modified some common core exercises typically done on the floor.
To get moving with me, click the video below.
Remember, consistency and progression with exercise is key!
Stay moving! and I’ll see you soon!
- Mike