Try: Try walking on a flat surface swimming cycling on a stationary bike or gardening eventually with better endurance start increasing walking to a rapid pace cycle up hills and do more rigorous outdoor activities physical activity does not have to be done in a gym start slow and work up to what feels comfortable think outside of the box to find activities that are healthy and enjoyable

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References: guide to senior health and wellness by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com

Keywords: Out of breath poor endurance tires easily exercise

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Try: If cr hasn’t used his exercise equipment in a while make sure equipment is checked that it is in proper working order before cr starts using the equipment if equipment is new have someone who knows how to use the equipment show cr how to use the equipment

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References: guide to senior health and wellness by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com

Keywords: Exercise fell injured safety

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Always use furniture that is not likely to fall under cr’s weight like a couch dining room table or park bench if cr is not physically able to do any exercise without assistance make sure that cr uses a stable surface to balance him

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References: guide to senior health and wellness by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com

Keywords: Exercise fell injured safety

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Make sure indoor exercise area is clear of clutter make sure there are no cords loose rugs or pets in the area to prevent a fall

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References: guide to senior health and wellness by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com

Keywords: Exercise fell injured safety

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Wear comfortable loose fitting clothing make sure shoes have traction on the bottom and inserts to promote balance and help avoid falls

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References: guide to senior health and wellness by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com

Keywords: Exercise fell injured safety shoes clothing balance

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Try doing push-ups using the knees as support

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References: guide to senior health and wellness by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com

Keywords: Weak muscles exercise muscle tone weak legs weak arms

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Try doing light yoga research yoga exercises on the internet or at the library

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References: guide to senior health and wellness by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com

Keywords: Weak muscles exercise muscle tone weak legs falls balance stumbles

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Try doing tai-chi research tai-chi exercises on the internet or at the library

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References: guide to senior health and wellness by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com

Keywords: Weak muscles exercise muscle tone weak legs falls balance stumbles

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Practice standing and sitting from stable furniture or from the kneeling or squatting position

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References: guide to senior health and wellness by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com

Keywords: Weak muscles exercise muscle tone weak legs falls balance stumbles

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Outdoors at home or in the gym create a stretching routine for example slowly turn head from side-to-side try doing a light yoga routine to help increase flexibility

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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References: guide to senior health and wellness by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com

Keywords: Weak muscles exercise flexibility limber weak legs falls balance stumbles

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed