{"id":1029536,"date":"2026-06-16T05:31:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T05:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1029536\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T05:31:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T05:31:13","slug":"daily-exercises-for-healthy-aging-after-60","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1029536\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Exercises for Healthy Aging After 60"},"content":{"rendered":"

Achieve a fit, strong body by adding these daily moves to your routine.<\/p>\n

So many individuals refuse to let their age determine what they can and can\u2019t do as they enter their golden years. Knowing just how important self-care and exercise is will not only help you feel your absolute best, but it can also help you remain active and independent. The fact that muscle loss<\/a> is a natural process as you age is a major motivating factor.<\/p>\n

Whether you are working\u00a0to\u00a0achieve a fitter body<\/a> or need\u00a0help getting started, we\u2019re here with a helpful plan. We spoke with Karen Ann Canham<\/b>, CEO and founder of Karen Ann Wellness<\/a>, Board-Certified Wellness Coach, and Nervous System Specialist, who has almost two decades of experience in the wellness space, who recommends five daily exercises to prioritize after 60.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s get one thing straight: No workout can literally \u201creverse aging.\u201d However, certain moves can help you maintain qualities linked to healthy aging, including balance, strength, posture, mobility, and independence, Canham explains.<\/p>\n

\u201cI chose these exercises because they mimic real-life movements that adults need every day. They train multiple muscle groups simultaneously and support the physical abilities most strongly associated with maintaining independence as we age,\u201d Canham tells us.<\/p>\n

\tSit-to-Stand<\/p>\n

\u201cSit-to-stands (chair squats) strengthen the quadriceps and glutes while maintaining the ability to safely get up from a chair,\u201d Canham notes.<\/p>\n

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  1. Begin seated at the front of a sturdy chair, feet under your knees.<\/li>\n
  2. Lean forward just a bit.<\/li>\n
  3. Try to stand up without using your knees, hands, or additional support.<\/li>\n
  4. Use control to slowly sit back down.<\/li>\n
  5. Perform 2 to 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    \tBrisk Walking<\/p>\n

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    Lace up your sneakers and head outdoors\u2014or hit up the treadmill\u2014for an invigorating brisk walk. According to Canham, brisk walking helps support endurance, circulation, cardiovascular health, and metabolic function. Your goal should be to walk briskly for 20 to 30 minutes a day.<\/p>\n

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    \tStep-Ups<\/p>\n

    \u201cStep-ups build lower-body strength, coordination, and stair-climbing ability,\u201d Canham explains.<\/p>\n

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    1. Begin by standing tall, facing a 12 to 18-inch box.<\/li>\n
    2. Place your left foot firmly onto the surface, keeping your core engaged and chest tall.<\/li>\n
    3. Press through your left heel to lift your body until your left leg is straight and you\u2019re standing on the surface.<\/li>\n
    4. Use control to lower back to the start position.<\/li>\n
    5. Repeat on the other side.<\/li>\n
    6. Perform 2 to 3 sets of 8 to 10 reps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      \tBird-Dog<\/p>\n

      \u201cBird-dogs strengthen the core and spinal stabilizers while improving balance and posture,\u201d Canham points out.<\/p>\n

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      1. Start on all fours in a tabletop position.<\/li>\n
      2. Slowly extend your left arm and right leg, keeping your core braced.<\/li>\n
      3. Hold for 2 seconds before returning to the start position.<\/li>\n
      4. Switch sides, continuing to alternate.<\/li>\n
      5. Perform 2 sets of 8 to 10 reps on each side.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        \tFarmer\u2019s Carry<\/p>\n

        \u201cFarmer carries (holding weights, grocery bags, or household items) build grip strength, core stability, posture, and total-body resilience,\u201d Canham explains.<\/p>\n

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        1. Hold a dumbbell or kettlebell in each hand at your sides.<\/li>\n
        2. Start walking forward, keeping your torso still.<\/li>\n
        3. Continue to walk for the prescribed distance or time.<\/li>\n
        4. Perform 3 rounds of 30 to 60 seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Alexa Mellardo<\/p>\n

          \t\tAlexa is a freelance writer, editor, and content strategist based in Greenwich, CT. She has 11+ years of experience covering wellness, fitness, food, travel, lifestyle, and home.\t\t\t\t\tRead more about Alexa <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Achieve a fit, strong body by adding these daily moves to your routine. So many individuals refuse to…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1029537,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[4322],"tags":[1152,83700,1630,105,189336,16,15,19896],"class_list":["post-1029536","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-fitness","tag-aging","tag-daily-exercise","tag-fitness","tag-health","tag-over-60","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-workouts"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/116758150410326190","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1029536","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1029536"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1029536\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1029537"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1029536"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1029536"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1029536"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}