An Exercise Routine For The Over 60s - Part 1
You may be older in years but that doesn't mean you have to give up on exercise altogether. We have put together three of the best exercise routines to help strengthen your arms and shoulders. Top up on your fitness and look great thanks to VideoJug's short exercise program.
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You will need
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Exercise 1, shoulder press
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Step 1:
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Start position
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Sit on a workbench or a chair if exercising at home. Make sure your feet flat, hip-width apart. Hold the bottles of water just above your shoulders.
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Step 2:
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Lifting and lowering
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Push your arms upwards towards the ceiling. Then lower them back to the shoulders to complete one repetition. Repeat this movement 10 times.
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Step 3:
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Breathing
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As you raise your arms breathe out and as you lower them breathe in.
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Step 4:
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Review
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Once you are familiar with this exercise, repeat it for 10 repetitions.
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Exercise 2, Bicep curls
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Step 1:
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Start position
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Still holding on to the water bottles place them down the side of your body with your palms facing forwards.
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Step 2:
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Lifting and lowering
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Now, bend at the elbow joint raising your hands to the shoulders. And then lower back to the side of your body to complete one repetition.
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Step 3:
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Breathing
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As you raise your arms breathe out and as you lower them breathe in.
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Step 4:
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Review
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Once you are familiar with this exercise, do it for 10 repetitions.
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Exercise 3, Bent over row
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Step 1:
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Start position
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For this exercise you need to lean forward with your arms outstretched towards the floor and down the side of your body, holding on to the water bottles.
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Step 2:
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Lifting and lowering
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Lift your hands up to the shoulders bending the arms at the elbow. Lower your hands back to the start position to complete one repetition.
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Step 3:
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Breathing
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The breathing is the same as with the first two exercises. Remember to breathe in time with your movements.
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Step 4:
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Review
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Once you are familiar with the movements, complete 10 repetitions to finish off the workout.