5 BEST DAILY EXERCISES

A FEW SIMPLE ACTIVITIES CAN KEEP YOUR BODY AND MIND IN SHAPE

STRENGTH TRAINING: Retaining muscle and bone mass with resistance workouts is important, and you can start with everyday activities. “One of the best indicators of morbidity and mortality is the ability to stand up from a chair without using your hands to help in any way,” says Heather Mims, an orthopedic specialist at NYC’s Tula Physical Therapy & Wellness. Practice not pushing on the arms of your chair or pushing against the tops of your thighs when standing. (See diagram.)