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Tweak your walking routine for muscle and bone health
With a few changes to your regular walking routine, you can keep muscle and bone loss at bay as you age.
Reduce your risk of falling with daily floor time
Falls are a serious risk for older adults, especially those who don't have the strength or mobility to get back up. Mayo Clinic physical therapist Jane Hein believes that practice is the best form of prevention.
Video: How to choose resistance tubing
Resistance tubing is a lightweight, portable strength training tool. See how it's used.
Video: Biceps curl with resistance tubing
The biceps curl builds strength in the upper arm. See how it's done.
Video: Triceps kickback with resistance tubing
The triceps kickback targets the back of the upper arm. See how it's done.
Video: Bent-over row with resistance tubing
The bent-over row targets the back of the shoulder. See how it's done.
Video: Seated row with resistance tubing
The seated row targets the muscles in the upper back. See how it's done.
Video: Standing hip abduction with resistance tubing
The standing hip abduction exercise targets the hip muscles. See how it's done.
Video: Hip abduction walk with resistance tubing
The hip abduction walk targets the hip muscles. See how it's done.
Video: Squat with resistance tubing
The squat is an exercise that targets the leg muscles. See how it's done.
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