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Every senior citizen must perform these 5 strength training exercises

These exercises will strengthen your bones, improve your balance as well as your metabolism in old age.

Written by Tania Tarafdar | Updated : November 4, 2016 12:29 PM IST

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Fitness-strength Training Exercises For Senior Citizens-THS

As we age, we tend to think that exercise is not as important or that it might do more harm than good. However, the fact is strength training exercises can reduce symptoms of osteoporosis and diabetes. Strength training can also help ease lower back pain. Try these exercises recommended by fitness expert Roshni Shah.

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Chair Squats

Squats: Exercises like squats while holding the sides of the chair will help strengthen the entire lower body and core to help you pick things up from the floor, take stairs and get off the chair with ease in your old age.

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Pelvic Tilt

Pelvic tilt: It will help stretch and strengthen the muscles of your lower back. Doing more number of repetitions can boost your metabolism and strengthen your bones.