Best Seated Core Exercises for Older Adults

As a physical therapist, people ask me what my favorite muscle is. My answer is always the same: the core! The "core" is a muscle group wrapping around the middle of your body like a corset, controlling the pelvis and spine. It consists of the transverse abdominus in the front, the deep back muscles like the multifidi, and the pelvic floor on the bottom providing support to your abdominal organs. Having a strong core is crucial for mobility, especially for older adults. In physical therapy we say, proximal stability allows lateral mobility. Having a strong core, allows you to move your extremities more freely. This video teaches you simple and effective core exercises which will help you improve your balance, promote better posture, and decrease pain with movement. Like, subscribe, and comment for more content on how to improve the quality of life for older adults.
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[@elizabethlarson3278]

Oh my...........so gentle and effective. This i really can do!

[@Sara-mq5qc]

That's great to hear! Thank you for watching!

[@deborahhall4848]

I love this seated exercise for my core!

[@Sara-mq5qc]

Thank you for watching!

[@tessatandler393]

Thanks..I really enjoyed that and felt my core working.

[@Sara-mq5qc]

I'm so glad! Thank you for watching!

[@dilshaddegum4938]

Very nice thanks 🙏 I am from pakistan 🇵🇰 67 years mom

[@Sara-mq5qc]

Thank you for watching!

[@veronicabailey9054]

Have tried other core exercises but love the way you keep it simple yet effective thank you😊

[@Sara-mq5qc]

Thank you for watching!

[@lianavlachou4777]

Chair exercises for adults 70+Thanks a lot

[@Sara-mq5qc]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@darlenefeeney4321]

Most enjoyable I have severe lower back complaint my core exercises have been very beneficial. I’m 80 years old in care New South Wales Australia you’ve got interest 😊🎇

[@darlenefeeney4321]

My interest

[@Sara-mq5qc]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@amarjeethundal2102]

Very affecting to me thanks

[@Sara-mq5qc]

I am so glad. Thank you so much for watching!

[@ValerieChavers]

Can't wait to try it - thank you!

[@Sara-mq5qc]

Thank you for watching!

[@user-vz4me7vh4k]

Great chair exercises!

[@Sara-mq5qc]

Thank you! Stay tuned for more chair exercises!

[@user-tq2tf6yt8l]

Enjoyed this stretch after yard work and housework. Thank you from Charlie in Syracuse New York.

[@Sara-mq5qc]

I'm so glad! Thank you for watching!

[@wyletk6122]

❤thanks

[@Sara-mq5qc]

Thank you for watching!

[@BillBaeschlin]

Very good very different.😊

[@Sara-mq5qc]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@deemac8231]

I subscribed. I love physical therapist. Can you do simple all over body chair exercises with standing version to build muscle. I'd like to do them with my 92 yo mom and her twin. Thank you.

[@Sara-mq5qc]

Yes-I will plan for an overall muscle building video in the near future! Thank you for watching!

[@yiomarierodriguez2108]

This is good!
I would like to see a video focus on hamstrings. Thanks!

[@yiomarierodriguez2108]

Also balance and coordination.

[@Sara-mq5qc]

Hello! Check out my balance video here!
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[@garydesantis6755]

Hi Sara.... I am a 69 yo male. I suffer from spinal stenosis and a herniated disc in my lower back. Can you suggest which of your vides(s) could help me? Thank you.

[@Sara-mq5qc]

Hello! Thank you so much for watching. I am starting a new series on back pain. I will cover spinal stenosis and herniated disc first. Stay tuned in the next few weeks!