[For Seniors] Simple Rhythm Exercises: Recommended Songs and Routines

Rhythmic exercises to a children’s song

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Rhythm exercises set to nursery rhymes are a wonderful idea that let you move your body to nostalgic songs.

By lifting your legs and clapping your hands in time with the lyrics of “Antagata Dokosa,” you can enjoy both fun and a sense of rhythm.

In particular, the movement of lifting your leg on the “sa” beat helps stimulate the brain.

If you incorporate it into your morning routine, it seems like a refreshing way to start the day.

Nursery rhymes are familiar and can provide an enjoyable time for older adults as well.

If everyone sings while moving together, it becomes a recreation full of smiles!

Rhythmic exercises with pop songs

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Doing rhythmic exercises to popular Japanese songs is a wonderful activity that lifts the spirit.

Just listening to nostalgic tunes can bring a smile to your face.

When you clap along and tap your feet while singing, your body naturally starts to move.

Choosing songs everyone can sing, like “Aoi Sanmyaku,” really livens things up.

Singing while recalling the lyrics also helps stimulate the brain.

Moving your body to the rhythm lets you enjoy yourself while easing lack of exercise.

It’s a great way to refresh your mood, so why not incorporate it into your daily life? If everyone sings and dances together, it’s sure to be a lovely time.

Seated Rhythm Exercises to Classic Showa-Era Hits

Seated rhythm and singing exercises! Let’s exercise to classic hits from the Showa era!

This time, we’ll introduce a singing exercise routine that moves your body to nostalgic Showa-era classics.

Since it involves physical movement, it’s best to start with songs at a slower tempo.

When you move your body to music, your brain continuously engages in activities like keeping rhythm, coordinating movement, and deciding what to do next.

Because of this, the abundant stimulation activates the brain and is said to offer cognitive training benefits.

Once you get used to it, adding singing while you move can further stimulate your brain.

Do it within a comfortable range, and enjoy yourself as you go.

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Finger exercises with kayōkyoku (Japanese pop songs)

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Let us introduce “Finger Exercises with Kayōkyoku,” where you move your fingers to classic Japanese pop tunes.

By swinging and bending your fingers to the nostalgic rhythms, you can improve the flexibility of your hands and fingers.

Some songs may be fast-paced, but with repetition you’ll gradually get used to them.

Older adults can enjoy this as well.

The rhythmic movements are fun and can expand the range of motion in your hands and fingers, which also helps build strength.

You can do it while seated, so anyone can participate easily.

Moving your body while listening to music is also effective for dementia prevention.

Give it a try as a recreation filled with smiles!

Soran-bushi exercise

Soran-bushi exercise

Many older adults may be familiar with the Soran Bushi, don’t you think? I’ve heard it’s sometimes performed at school sports days.

Just hearing the rhythm and calls of Soran Bushi can make you feel energized.

Let’s try some exercises to the spirited rhythm of Soran Bushi.

Move your body by extending your hands forward or raising them overhead like a banzai cheer.

It can be done while seated, so many older adults should be able to take part.

If it’s a song they know, older adults will likely enjoy doing the exercises comfortably.

Momotaro

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This is an exercise routine themed on the children’s song “Momotarō.” Speaking of “Momotarō,” it remains a well-known folktale passed down to this day—the story of Momotarō setting off to defeat ogres with his companions, a monkey, a dog, and a pheasant.

Many people may feel energized when they hear this song.

For older adults as well, a familiar tune can make it easier to exercise while singing along.

It’s a very enjoyable routine, so we also recommend doing it outdoors on a nice, sunny day.

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[Hand Play] "Iwashi no Hiraki"

The hand game “Iwashi no Hiraki,” where you flap your hands open and closed, is simple yet uses the fingers precisely and stimulates the brain.

Repeating it to songs or rhythms improves concentration and may help prevent cognitive decline.

It can be done while seated, so it’s easy on older adults, and even those who aren’t comfortable speaking up can participate easily.

If you randomly change the type of fish to match the number of fingers, it stays engaging without getting boring.

It’s a quick, fun brain training activity recommended for seniors.

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