Seated Core Revival: Four Gentle Chair Moves After 60
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For people over 60, four seated chair exercises safely rebuild core strength with less back and wrist strain than floor moves. Backed by input from a trainer and a 2025 meta-analysis showing that low‑intensity, repeated core engagement can improve spinal stability and balance, the four moves—Seated Knee Lifts, Seated March, Seated Torso Rotations, and Seated Lean Back Hold—are performed upright in a sturdy chair to emphasize controlled activation of deep abdominal muscles, support posture, and enhance daily function.
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