It can be difficult to stay on track with exercise in general. For older folks with mobility issues and age-related concerns, incorporating physical activity can be that much tougher. A solid at-home fitness routine can help make workouts accessible and comfortable, regardless of your personal circumstances.<\/p>\n
We spoke with physical therapist Chris DeRosa<\/a> to get his recommendations for the best home workout items for older people. DeRosa co-owns Davis and DeRosa Physical Therapy<\/a> in Los Angeles and specializes in outpatient orthopedics.<\/p>\n \u201cWorkout gear is tough as there are a lot of products on the market and [depending on finances] some are more favorable than others,\u201d DeRosa noted. Luckily, he recommended some effective home<\/a> fitness products<\/a> ranging from under $20 to more splurge-worthy options.<\/p>\n And, if you live near a park or a community pool, they are worth an outing, according to DeRosa. \u201cLocal parks and rec\u2026 sometimes have great senior programs that also allow [older people] to have more interaction with people, which is very important,\u201d DeRosa said. He also recommended water aerobics: It\u2019s \u201cless stressful on joints and again you are in a group setting making it a great social event,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n