Senior Citizen Exercises: Sample Workout Plans - University Health News
![](https://belvoir-university-health.s3.amazonaws.com/media/2015/12/07171929/Aging-seniors_work_out_toe_touch_crop-e1464276678610.jpg)
Looking for motivation to get on—and stay on—a regular exercise plan? Start simple by making a routine out of these sample senior citizen exercises.
University Health News partners with expert sources from some of America’s most respected medical schools, hospitals, and health centers.
![](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51N3UXS-qIL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg)
HOME WORKOUTS FOR SENIORS OVER 60: Effective Exercise Routines for
![](https://i0.wp.com/images-prod.healthline.com/hlcmsresource/images/topic_centers/EverydayFitness/632-Exercise_Plan_For_Seniors-400x400-Wall_pushups.gif?w=1155&h=840)
Exercise Plan for Seniors: Strength, Stretching, and Balance
![](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SF-23-215_ExerciseForSleep_Graphic-1024x717.png)
How Can Exercise Affect Sleep?
![](https://www.homecare.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/HC.org-exercise-infographic.png)
Exercise Guide for Seniors Aging in Place
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/utsw-patientcare-web-production/original_images/sarcopenia_senior_women_lifting_weights_600.jpg)
Strength training over 60 can help prevent sarcopenia
![](https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2024/03/07/gettyimages-1217857383_custom-31b70c33868bc9addc40d9352ca3f7571a5d6115-s1100-c50.jpg)
Strength training boosts longevity, mood and metabolism as it builds muscle : Shots - Health News : NPR
![](https://cdn-blog.novoresume.com/articles/jobs-for-seniors/bg.png)
37+ Best Jobs for Seniors (For All Situations)
![](https://santacruzcore.com/wp-content/uploads/exercises-for-older-adults_santacruzcore.png)
Exercises for Older Adults Santa Cruz CORE Fitness + Rehab
![](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/screen-shot-2020-02-26-at-4-46-05-pm-1582753585.png?crop=1xw:0.8448651863600317xh;center,top)
20 Best Ab Exercises for Women in 2024 - Easy Flat Belly Moves
![](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/6442/655cbbd3-15e7-4007-b992-72e8bae5de9d.jpg)
The best core exercises for older adults - Harvard Health
![](https://nurseslabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Physical-Mobility-Nursing-Care-Plans.jpg)
Impaired Physical Mobility & Immobility Nursing Diagnosis & Care
![](https://i.etsystatic.com/43679581/r/il/8c98e6/5695414494/il_fullxfull.5695414494_68tx.jpg)
Workout for Seniors
![](https://i.etsystatic.com/28486998/r/il/d15ca8/5020955940/il_fullxfull.5020955940_ni97.jpg)
Printable Exercise Workout
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ppGe2pgR-oI/maxresdefault.jpg)
Full body workout plan for a senior