[For Seniors] Core Training: Recommended Simple Rehabilitation
Many people make exercise a habit to maintain their health.
Core training is one of the most important forms of rehabilitation: it strengthens the muscles that support posture, helps prevent falls, and supports everyday movements.
Here, we introduce simple core exercises that older adults can do without overexertion.
These methods can be done while seated in a chair and use simple, equipment-free movements, allowing you to train your body safely and effectively.
Start at your own pace and aim for a vibrant daily life in both mind and body!
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[For Seniors] Core Training: Recommended Simple Rehabilitation (31–40)
Slow training standing trunk
Incorporate slow core training to help prevent dementia, being bedridden, and falls.
From a standing position, perform a bow.
Keep your hips still and be careful not to round your back.
The key is to move slowly rather than vigorously, placing a light load on your core.
To prevent unsteadiness, do this in front of a chair back or a wall.
Strengthening your core helps prevent wobbling and reduces the risk of falls.
In addition, moderate exercise activates the brain and is effective for dementia prevention.
Prepare your surroundings properly and give it a try.
Draw-in
Let’s improve balance and prevent lower back pain with core training you can do while lying down! Many older adults have various physical concerns, but exercises you can do lying down are easy for anyone to try, so they’re highly recommended.
Lie on your back with your knees bent and take deep breaths.
When you inhale, fully expand your lungs; when you exhale, focus on your abdomen.
Engaging your lower abdomen helps stabilize your body’s axis, which can prevent falls and lower back pain.
This routine is easy to incorporate before bed or anytime you lie down for a bit.
Give it a try!
Core training using a balance ball
This exercise, which includes elements of stretching and core training, can be done while lying down, making it easy for older adults to try.
Lie on your back, bend the leg opposite to your arm, and hold a ball between them.
Switch sides alternately at a steady tempo.
Keep your abs engaged as you move so you don’t drop the ball.
You can do this training without a stability ball, but having one helps you pay more attention to the bending and extending movements, so use one if possible.
Because it can be done lying down, it’s a great option to fit into a small window of time before bed.
Try incorporating it into your daily routine and work toward a healthier body!
Balance enhancement training
We’ll introduce core and lower-body strength training to improve balance.
As we age, muscle strength and physical ability decline, increasing the risk of falls.
To build a body that doesn’t fall, enhancing balance and strengthening muscles are key.
Let’s move the arms and legs while standing.
If standing is unstable for you, hold onto a support surface or perform the exercises while seated.
Various exercises are introduced, so start with the ones that are easiest for you to adopt.
When doing these in large groups, such as in recreational activities at senior facilities, be sure to tailor them to each person’s condition and fitness level, and keep them within a comfortable range.
Gymnastics performed on a mat
As we age, our motor skills and muscle strength decline, increasing the risk of falls.
When older adults fall and fracture a bone, recovery often takes a long time and can sometimes lead to being bedridden.
Did you know that core training is effective for stabilizing walking? These exercises can be done while lying down or on all fours, making them suitable even for seniors who find it difficult to stand for long periods.
Moderate exercise also offers welcome benefits such as stress relief and improved sleep quality.
Try incorporating these exercises to help prevent falls!
[For Seniors] Core Training: Recommended Simple Rehabilitation (41–50)
Core stretch
A balance ball can help improve your sense of balance and strengthen your core.
Some older adults may even have a balance ball at home.
By training your balance, you can prevent falls, build core strength, and make sitting easier.
Try sitting on the balance ball and doing stretches such as rotating your hips in large circles or bending your body to touch your hands to the floor.
When using a balance ball, be sure to provide support tailored to the needs of the older adult.
Abs workout for beginners
By strengthening your abdominal muscles, you can expect improvements in your ability to maintain good posture and help prevent lower back pain.
Poor posture may also increase the risk of falls.
With that in mind, here’s an ab exercise that’s easy for seniors who are new to strength training.
When you hear “ab workout,” you might imagine lying on your back and lifting your upper body.
However, there’s a more accessible method for older adults: lie on your back and simply lift one leg.
Keep the other leg bent—this is key.
Doing so reduces the strain on your lower back when you raise your leg.
Give it a try and challenge your abs at your own pace.