Hand Grip
This simple exercise should help if you have trouble picking things up or holding on to them. It also will help you open things like that pickle jar more easily. You can even do this exercise while reading or watching TV. SOURCE: NIA
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Back Leg Raise
This exercise strengthens your buttocks and lower back. For an added challenge, you can modify the exercise to improve your balance. SOURCE: NIA
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Toe Stand
This exercise will help make walking easier by strengthening your calves and ankles. For an added challenge, you can modify the exercise to improve your balance. SOURCE: NIA
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Stand on One Foot
You can do this exercise while waiting for the bus or standing in line at the grocery. For an added challenge, you can modify the exercise to improve your balance. SOURCE: NIA
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Wall Push Up
These push-ups will strengthen your arms, shoulders, and chest. Try this exercise during a TV commercial break. SOURCE: NIA
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Arm Curl
After a few weeks of doing this exercise for your upper arm muscles, lifting that gallon of milk will be much easier. SOURCE: NIA
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Chair Dip
This pushing motion will strengthen your arm muscles even if you are not able to lift yourself up off the chair. SOURCE: NIA
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Overhead Arm Raise
This exercise will strengthen your shoulders and arms. It should make swimming and other activities such as lifting and carrying grandchildren easier. SOURCE: NIA
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Balance Walk
Good balance helps you walk safely and avoid tripping and falling over objects in your way. SOURCE: NIA
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Shoulder Arm Stretch
This exercise to increase flexibility in your shoulders and upper arms will help make it easier to reach for your seatbelt. If you have shoulder problems, talk with your doctor before trying this stretch. SOURCE: NIA