Healthy Body: Senior Style: Healthy body, healthy mind | KVOA.com | Tucson, Arizona

Senior Style: Healthy body, healthy mind | KVOA.com | Tucson, Arizona: "Virtual trainers. If personal training isn't an option, older adults may use online tutorials or DVDs to see the proper techniques and to get an idea of what a strength training routine looks like

- Chair exercises. If mobility is an issue, chair exercises are a great start. If an older adult has difficulty standing for an extended period of time, chair exercises are ideal for them. All muscle groups can be worked from a sitting position

Using weights:

- Start with no weights or light weights to practice the exercises and condition the body
- Graduate to strength training exercises using dumbbells, machines and/or resistance bands
- Do each exercise for at least one set of 10-15 repetitions
- Progress by adding more sets and/or increasing the weights each week
- Focus on having good form for each exercise
- Be sure to warm up with light exercise before lifting weights"