Introduction:
Regular exercise is essential for people of all ages, and Valentine’s Day can be an excellent opportunity to incorporate physical activity into your celebrations. Whether young or old, exercise can help you stay active and healthy on this special day. In this program, we’ve put together a simple exercise routine to perform at home when you can, but the key to success is doing them regularly as a routine. As most of you know, exercise is essential for staying healthy, but research suggests exercising with a partner has more health in older adults.
- Warm up by walking or marching in place for 5-10 minutes, include music in the background for better mood.
- Arm circles: Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your arms out to the sides. Slowly make small circles with your arms, gradually increasing the size of the circles. Repeat for 3 sets of 12 reps.
- Chair squats: Stand in front of a chair with your feet shoulder-width apart. Slowly sit down and stand up, using the chair for support if needed. Repeat for 3 sets of 12 reps.
- Wall push-ups: Stand facing a wall with your arms outstretched and your palms on the wall. Slowly bend your elbows and bring your body toward the wall, then push back to the starting position. Repeat for 3 sets of 12 reps.
Below is the link to the handout of the above exercise program:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1khKTjh439pLd9cH3Zw6Cy1nle1kR1xt3/view
Precautions: Discontinue these exercises if you notice exacerbated pain or your medication condition, and consult your doctor.
Disclaimer: These exercises for general use only and Consult with your Physical Therapist if you need specific treatment for your medical condition
Summary:
The Valentine’s Day exercise program is a simple exercise routine to encourage older adults to exercise daily. Please remember to change the exercises. Happy Valentine’s Day, and have fun staying active!
