Karen Ann Canham Recommends 5 Daily Exercises for Over-60s to Build Strength
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Updated · Eat This, Not That · Jun 15
Karen Ann Canham Recommends 5 Daily Exercises for Over-60s to Build Strength
1 articles · Updated · Eat This, Not That · Jun 15
Summary
Five daily moves — sit-to-stands, brisk walking, step-ups, bird-dogs and farmer’s carries — can help adults over 60 maintain balance, strength, posture, mobility and independence, Karen Ann Canham said.
Canham said she chose exercises that mimic everyday movements and train multiple muscle groups at once, targeting physical abilities most tied to healthy aging rather than literally “reversing” it.
Brisk walking was the longest prescription at 20 to 30 minutes a day, while the strength and balance moves were set at 2 to 3 sets of 8 to 15 reps or 3 rounds of 30 to 60 seconds.
The routine focuses on practical functions older adults use daily, including getting out of a chair, climbing stairs, stabilizing the spine and carrying household items.