After age 60, hormonal changes and muscle loss occur rapidly, making it easier for the body to store fat and burn calories less effectively. Muscles are essential for metabolism. The less muscle, the slower our basic metabolic rate.
Standing exercises help increase muscle - high-energy-consuming tissue. Each part of muscle you maintain or increase helps the body burn calories throughout the day.
Standing exercises affect core muscles and many other muscle groups. This forces the body to keep balanced continuously. Abdominal muscles, intercostal muscles and deep core muscles work to keep the body straight and balanced, helping to firm the waist area.
Standing exercises are also very practical and sustainable for the elderly. They put less pressure on the joints, do not require lying on the floor or using many tools. These exercises can be performed right at home, helping you maintain them longer and safer.
Standing exercises that you can do such as turning your body when standing, bending your body to one side when standing, standing with your elbows touching your knees...
