Assess your arm strength as you age with these simple exercises.<\/p>\n
As you age, it\u2019s wise to reassess your strength. After all, it\u2019s essential to have strong muscles to live confidently and independently. We\u2019re not saying you have to have sleeve-busting muscles, but since muscle mass naturally declines<\/a> with age, it\u2019s important to be strong enough to perform daily tasks that involve reaching, carrying, and pushing movements.<\/p>\n If you want to find out whether or not you\u2019re in good shape to maintain an active lifestyle, we have a test of sorts. We spoke with Terry Tateossian<\/a>, Founder, Certified Lifestyle Medicine Coach, Trainer, and Nutritionist for Women 40+ at THOR \u2013 The House of Rose, who has completed a variety of advanced training to support her work in women\u2019s health and middle-aged weight loss, who shares four wall exercises below. If you can do them after 65, your arm strength<\/a> is top-notch.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e<\/p>\n \u201cFrom experience, the number one reason people over 65 stop training is fear of getting injured. These exercises help remove the anxiety that dumbbells or other weight bearing exercises could generate. This allows the nervous system to relax and the individual to push themselves harder and increase intensity. You can\u2019t build arm strength from a workout you are afraid to do,\u201d Tateossian explains.<\/p>\n \tWall Pushups<\/p>\n Begin standing tall, arms-length away from a wall.
\nPlace your hands shoulder-width apart on the surface.
\nEngage your core and bend your elbows to lower your chest toward the wall.
\nPress back up to the starting position, keeping the movement slow and controlled.
\nPerform 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps, resting for 60 seconds between sets.<\/p>\n