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Toning for Seniors?

bevhols
bevhols Posts: 43 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Since late August 2011 I have lost 42 lbs ... I have about 20 to go. I really would like to tone up, but at my age, to quote another post ... "*kitten* to the GRASS" squats just aren't happening! Are there any 65 plussers out there who have lost weight and been able to tone up as well ? I know skin loses as elasticity as we age and wonder what might help?

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  • Spanaval
    Spanaval Posts: 1,200 Member
    You don't have to go deep (in squats, as an example), to get the benefits. Have you considered doing something like yoga or pilates? That might help.
  • bevhols
    bevhols Posts: 43 Member
    Yoga might definitely be worth a try ... assuming I don't fall on my nose :smile:
  • DominiqueSmall
    DominiqueSmall Posts: 495 Member
    I would definitely suggest you and egoscue exercises!
  • daveengelhardt26
    daveengelhardt26 Posts: 2
    Beachbody has a new home workout program called Tai Cheng. That could be an easy way to get back into shape and it's definitely meant to be senior friendly. Beyond that, I agree with Spanaval. I haven't done pilates, but I've been doing yoga workouts about once a week for about a year and I think it would be very beneficial.
  • bevhols
    bevhols Posts: 43 Member
    What are "egoscue exercises" ????
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