8 exercises for seniors to improve strength and balance
Single limb stance stand behind a steady chair holding onto its back lift your right foot and balance on your left foot for as long as possible then switch feet
Walking heel to toe walk by placing your right foot in front of your left touching heel to toe then shifting weight onto your right foot and repeating with your left foot
Rock the boat stand with feet hipwidth apart transfer weight to right foot and lift left leg off the ground hold for up to 30 seconds then switch legs
Clock reach stand in the center of a clock holding a chair with your left hand lift right leg and extend right arm to different numbers on the clock repeat focusing on maintaining balance
Back leg raises stand behind a chair and lift right leg straight back engaging lower back and glute muscles lower leg and repeat for 1015 repetitions on each leg
Single limb stance with arm stand with feet together next to a chair lift left hand over head and slowly raise left foot off the floor hold for ten seconds then switch sides
Side leg raise stand behind a chair lift right leg to the side while keeping back straight and toe facing forward lower leg slowly and repeat for 1015 repetitions on each leg
Balancing wand hold a cane or stick flat on the palm of your hand and try to keep it upright for as long as possible while seated switch hands to work on balance skills on both sides of the body
