Trainer James Bickerstaff Recommends 6 Chair Exercises for Adults Over 60 to Cut Fall Risk
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Updated · Tom's Guide · May 30
Trainer James Bickerstaff Recommends 6 Chair Exercises for Adults Over 60 to Cut Fall Risk
3 articles · Updated · Tom's Guide · May 30
Six chair-based exercises — from seated marches and sit-to-stands to single-leg holds with chair support — are recommended to improve mobility and stability in adults over 60.
Bickerstaff says the routine addresses age-related muscle loss and joint stiffness that can make traditional workouts intimidating while raising the risk of falls.
The moves target key functions for daily living: standing up independently, walking, climbing stairs, ankle stability, spinal rotation and balance.
He advises doing the exercises 3 to 5 times a week, with most movements performed for 2 to 3 sets and 30 to 45 seconds of rest between sets.
The broader aim is consistent, low-barrier movement that helps maintain joint mobility, strength and coordination as people age.