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  2. This low-impact workout can help seniors regain their strength

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    “This combines many of the benefits of low-impact highly aerobic exercise with stretching and movement of all muscle groups and joints.” Dr. Loewenthal says that walking is a preferred form of ...

  3. You Can Strengthen Your Calves Without Even Standing Up - AOL

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    If the goal is to strengthen your calf muscles, Vasquez suggests incorporating soleus pushups into your lower-body training at least two to three times a week. For optimal results, perform 3 to 5 ...

  4. A secret to longevity: mobility. Here are 5 simple stretches ...

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    According to McClendon, this exercise helps work the glutes, quadericeps and strengthens the muscles around the knees. Sit in a chair with your knees at a 90-degree angle and your feet flat on the ...

  5. Calf raises - Wikipedia

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    Bridging exercises are done with a flexed knee to lessen the stretch on the hamstring (a knee flexor) and focus the hip extension work on the gluteus maximus. In that same respect, the reduced knee flexion makes plantar flexion work comparable to a seated calf raise, due to the lessened stretch on the gastrocnemius (like the hamstring, also a knee flexor).

  6. Strength training - Wikipedia

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    Common superset configurations are two exercises for the same muscle group, agonist-antagonist muscles, or alternating upper and lower body muscle groups. [29] Exercises for the same muscle group (flat bench press followed by the incline bench press) result in a significantly lower training volume than a traditional exercise format with rests. [30]

  7. List of weight training exercises - Wikipedia

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    The deadlift is a very effective compound exercise for strengthening the lower back, but also exercises many other major muscle groups, including quads, hamstrings and abdominals. It is a challenging exercise, as poor form or execution can cause serious injury. [8]

  8. The #1 Best Daily Leg-Strengthening Workout for Seniors - AOL

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    If you're curious about the best daily leg-strengthening workout for seniors, keep reading to learn more.Building leg strength requires time, effort, and consistent dedication, but the rewards are ...

  9. Stretching - Wikipedia

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    Although static stretching is part of some warm-up routines, pre-exercise static stretching usually reduces an individual's overall muscular strength and maximal performance, regardless of an individual's age, sex, or training status. [8] For this reason, an active dynamic warm-up is recommended before exercise in place of static stretching.

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