Best exercises for the 50+ to welcome spring Cleaning and Organizing Exercises (2/3)

This is the second in a three part series highlighting exercises that will get your body ready for spring.   This week is for the spring cleaners and organizers.  All of that lifting and stooping can cause sore muscles and achy joints.  Make sure that when you lift a box use the strength in your legs as opposed to lower back, bend your knees and keep your spine straight.

Bridge

This exercise will release your lower back and strengthen your hamstrings.

Do the exercise 10 times, take a break and do 10 more.

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Bridge

This exercise will strengthen your mid back which is used for pulling heavy boxes or vases down from a high shelf.

Keep your shoulders relaxed when you do this exercise.

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Bird / Dog

This is a great exercise to safely work your balance, which can be an issue if you are up on a step stool when cleaning. 

Bird / Dog also helps balance the right and left side of the brain and strength the muscles that support your spine.

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If you would like help getting your body ready for spring drop me a note erin@vintagefitness.ca.  If you live in the Greater Toronto Area I can organize a personal trainer who is an expert in 50+ fitness to come and train you at your home.  If not try on-line training with Spirit 50.  This is a great option if you are away from home, live outside a major city and can’t find a personal trainer or personal training doesn’t fit in your budget.

Good Luck!

Erin

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