More Life Health blog. Discussing:

Seniors Exercise. Seniors Health. Seniors Fitness. Fall prevention for Seniors and more!

Exercise Videos Mike Kutcher Exercise Videos Mike Kutcher

An Introduction to Weights For Seniors

There comes a point when exercising consistently that it's a good idea to add some for of resistance to your exercise program to continue to make progress.

Progress in the form of increased strength and other aspects of fitness which makes the activities of your daily life much easier.

Weights are not something to be feared!

In this video I clear up some questions around the use of weights AND we go through a simple seated workout with weights.

[Working Out With Weights - An Introduction For Seniors - (10 Minutes)]

There comes a point when exercising consistently that it's a good idea to add some form of resistance to your exercise program to continue to make progress.

Progress in the form of increased strength and other aspects of fitness which makes the activities of your daily life much easier.

Weights are not something to be feared!

In this video, I clear up some questions around the use of weights, AND we go through a simple seated workout with weights.

WORKOUT: Warm-Up: Seated Marching On the Spot

Exercise 1: Weighted Bicep Curls x 10

Exercise 2: Weighted Calf Raises x 10

Exercise 3: Weighted Sit To Stand x 3 (Work Up to 10)

Exercise 4: Weighted Triceps Extension x 10

Exercise 5: Weighted Upright Row x 10

Go grab yourself some weights and ENJOY this workout!

Do your best with it, let me know how you go, and ask any questions - any time!

Stay Active! Stay Happy!

- Mike

IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH & FITNESS

Sign up and get my FREE 4 Week Exercise eBook for Seniors!

Improve your balance, decrease your pain, get fitter, stronger, move well, look and feel better! GET MORE OUT OF LIFE EACH DAY!

* indicates required
And don’t worry, I hate spam too! You can unsubscribe at anytime.
Read More

Hi, I’m Mike!

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.

If you're over 60, I have designed this website to give YOU everything you need for you to move better, get stronger, become fitter, get healthier and look and feel better!

Need more support on your health and fitness journey? Click here to join the Facebook Support Community (it's free)!