Here are 5 simple lying-down exercises you can do from the comfort of your bed! They’re perfect for older adults and will help you build the strength and mobility you need to stay active. 1️⃣ Clamshells: 12 reps x 3 sets. How to perform: Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the bed. Keep your feet together and open your knees outward, like a clamshell, then slowly bring them back together. Benefit: Strengthens hips and glutes, helping with stability and balance when walking. 2...
Janet Osborne on Instagram: "🎊Get a head start on your New Year’s fitness goals with our family favourite wellness routine - The Daily 50 from @todd1smith 🌸You can do 5 or 10 or all 50. And if one exercise doesn’t work for you, just skip it. 🌻Make your own rules, move at your own pace, adapt to your fitness level and lifestyle 🌼No equipment needed perfect anywhere anytime 🪷Have you tried The Daily 50 yet? What’s your version? #thedaily50#seniorgoals#seniorfitness#newyearsgoals#2025#goals"
Here’s a 6-exercise kitchen counter workout circuit designed to help you get stronger and healthier—all while making the most of your time at home! Perform each exercise in the circuit, then repeat for a total of 3 rounds. 1️⃣ Counter Push-Ups (10 reps): Use the stability of your kitchen counter to perform push-ups that target your chest, shoulders, and arms. Great for building upper body strength with less strain on the joints. 2️⃣ Elevated Mountain Climbers (20 reps): Place your hands o...
Alyssa Kuhn DPT | Osteoarthritis Expert on Instagram: "How to make stairs easier ✅ Stair climbing requires a certain degree of strength, mobility and balance ☝🏽 Starting with strength, building thigh and hamstring (muscles behind your thigh in the back of your leg) can be incredibly helpful with going up and down stairs 😍 If standing exercises are painful and/or very difficult right now… Here are two suggestions for seated exercises to help start building strength ✅ The important thing is to make sure these feel good to you and don’t increase pain significantly. Modify accordingly ⚠️ Follow along for more arthritis tips and tricks! #osteoarthritis #stairclimbing #stairexercise #legexercise #seatedexercises #seatedexercise #stairs #arthritispain #arthritispainrelief #physicalthera
Alyssa Kuhn DPT | Osteoarthritis Expert on Instagram: "How to make stairs easier ✅ Stair climbing requires a certain degree of strength, mobility and balance ☝🏽 Starting with strength, building thigh and hamstring (muscles behind your thigh in the back of your leg) can be incredibly helpful with going up and down stairs 😍 If standing exercises are painful and/or very difficult right now… Here are two suggestions for seated exercises to help start building strength ✅ The important thing is to make sure these feel good to you and don’t increase pain significantly. Modify accordingly ⚠️ Follow along for more arthritis tips and tricks! #osteoarthritis #stairclimbing #stairexercise #legexercise #seatedexercises #seatedexercise #stairs #arthritispain #arthritispainrelief #physicalthera
Simple travel routine to reduce joint stiffness at the airport
Trip coming up? 🛫🌴🌎 Traveling with osteoarthritis can lead to stiffness and pain, especially after sitting for a while 🛫 But adding in a few simple movements before or after a flight can help to bring blood flow to your joints and help to loosen up your joints ✅ As long as these movements feel good to you, try up to 10-15 reps of each movement, 2-3 sets These can be done at the airport before you head out and when you land. Movement is so incredibly important to help combat joint stiffness 🙌🏼 The less stiffness you feel- the better you can feel when walking in the airport and when you get to your destination! I often have people tell me when they try some of the moves seen here on Instagram or inside the Arthritis Adventure Blueprint- people have asked what they are doing.
Cardio moves to help with arthritis joint pains!
Looking to get your sweat on? There are many different moves that can help to increase your heart rate and regain your stamina ♥️ Pick 2+ moves that feel good to you and repeat up to 3 times as able! With the holidays right around the corner- schedules get busy. But just a few minutes can be better than nothing when it comes to preventing your joints from getting stiff ✅ Adding in variety to your day can help especially if you’re standing cooking, socializing, or working 🙌🏼 Not every exercise or movement may feel good to you and that’s okay. My goal is to show you that there are options 👏🏼 Use support if needed, especially if you aren’t comfortable putting full bodyweight on one leg 🦵🏽 If you’re looking for more arthritis friendly workouts, check out the Arthritis Advent
Kitchen counter workouts offer a great alternative for those who may not walk outdoors often, providing an accessible and safe way to stay active at home. Using the counter for support, these exercises are ideal for improving balance, strength, and flexibility, especially for people with limited mobility. Regular movement is crucial for circulation, reducing stiffness, and preventing muscle loss. These workouts also help break up prolonged sitting, promoting better posture and joint health. F...