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As we get older, it’s natural to become more concerned about aches, pains, and physical decline.
We all want to stay active, eat well, and enjoy a long, healthy life.
Still, when it comes to exercise, some people may not know where to start—or find it hard to get motivated.
In this article, we introduce simple indoor exercise equipment that’s perfect for those in that situation.
Some options can be used while seated, making them easy to try even for older adults who are worried about standing balance.
We’ve included a wide range of items—from tools that strengthen the legs and fingers to equipment that trains the core—so you can choose what best matches your needs.
Let’s work on building a healthy body safely, right at home!
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[For Seniors] Build a Healthy Body Indoors! Recommended Exercise Equipment (1–10)
Easy Pedal
As muscle strength declines, walking can become more difficult, and many people may find themselves tripping more often.
Focusing on the movement of your feet while walking, this Easy Pedal can help promote smoother motion and improve muscle strength.
All you need to do is place your feet on it and switch it on; it moves your feet as if you’re walking, helping to loosen the joints, especially around the ankles.
How about using this for foot exercises while also paying attention to how your feet move when you walk?
stepper
The way you lift your feet when walking is often unconscious, and without realizing it your feet may drag more, increasing the chance of tripping.
This product helps you focus on actively lifting your feet while also building muscle through the force of stepping down.
It looks like a simple step platform, but that very simplicity provides stability, giving you confidence in the action of placing your foot on it.
Let’s steadily perform the clear movement of placing your foot on and off while paying attention to how you engage your muscles.
door pulley
The muscles around the shoulder blades affect not only arm movement but also posture, and if you don’t consciously use them, they can weaken without you noticing.
This content introduces a way to stretch the shoulder blades using a device attached to a door.
A hook and pulley are fixed over the door, and you hold the handles attached to both ends of the rope threaded through the pulley.
From that position, you move your arms: when one hand goes down, the other goes up.
It’s like assisting the lifting of one arm with the other, which can be difficult to do unaided.
If you also pay attention to the angle at which you raise your arms, it could further contribute to improving muscle strength.
balance board
This is a gadget where you place your feet on a board that’s intentionally made unstable, encouraging you to focus on ankle movement and balance.
Since you use it while seated to find your balance, there’s no risk of falling, and you can move your feet efficiently.
The orientation of the board is also important: using it lengthwise trains front-to-back balance, while using it crosswise trains side-to-side balance.
Besides the pattern that emphasizes pressing downward to prioritize balance, it’s also recommended to tip it back and forth to train your ankles.
hip adductor
The muscles around your legs affect not only walking but any movement that requires exertion, and training them leads to smoother daily activities.
Among the leg muscles, this product focuses on strengthening the thighs and the area around the pelvis, and it looks like a cushion.
Inside the cushion are resilient rubber chips; by placing it between your thighs and pressing inward, you can work your muscles.
Press firmly enough to change its shape, and pay attention to which muscles you’re using as you do the exercise.
ring damper
A simple piece of equipment with a handle wrapped around a ring.
You train your muscles by changing the shape of the ring using force.
The main way to use it is a pressing motion from both sides.
To apply enough force to noticeably change its shape, focus on engaging your whole body.
When pressing with your arms, engage not only your hands and arms but also your shoulder muscles; when pressing with your thighs, pay attention to the power from your hip joints and lower back.
Pressing from positions other than directly in front of your body changes how you apply force, so it’s important to try various patterns to train your entire body.
Room Walker
Walking is often seen as an outdoor activity, so the less people go out, the fewer chances they have to walk.
This Room Walker makes it possible to do that essential foot-training exercise—walking—indoors.
With the moving belt creating an automatically advancing path, you can consciously push off and step forward firmly.
It can be adjusted to each person’s pace, so start slowly and aim to gradually increase your speed.