Strong legs and knees are important for good balance; walking; using stairs; joint flexibility; reducing risk of pain, falls, injury and arthritis; and being able to remain physically active and mobile. If standing exercises like squats and lunges aren’t for you, try these 5 seated exercises for your knees and legs. Start with 8 repetitions on each leg, or whatever you can do, and work your way up Continue Reading
8 chair exercises to strengthen your abs and back
Whether you work at a desk all day or have mobility challenges (or both), chair-based exercises can help you tone your muscles and relieve stiffness. Plus chair exercises can be done almost anywhere. In this story on the Blue Cross NC blog, I show you a quick exercise plan to get you started. Read story here Sponsored by Blue Cross NC Continue Reading