New Year’s Challenge: Give Your Upper Body Some TLC

Build strength and range of motion in your upper body! These bodyweight moves will help you keep your mobility and flexibility right where they should be.

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Part of healthy aging and maintaining mobility is making sure you also focus on your range of motion. Losing flexibility in your shoulders might cause limitations that have a negative impact on essential daily activities, such as bathing and dressing.

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How to Use the 3-Minute Arm & Shoulder Workout

In today’s video, SilverSneakers LIVE trainer Shannon Thigpen guides you through some easy arm and shoulder exercises you can do at home or in the gym. In just a few minutes and with only a few key moves, you’ll have what you need to gain a better range of motion.

You can do these exercises standing or seated. Try mixing them into one of your daily fitness sessions or use them as a movement break if you’ve been sitting or driving for a while.

As always, safety is key. Get your doctor’s OK before beginning any new exercise program. If you have a chronic condition (including osteoporosis), balance issues, or injuries, talk to your doctor about how you can exercise safely.

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This standing class alternates upper-body strength work with low-impact cardio to maximize fitness benefits. A chair and handheld weights or tubing are recommended. It’s offered both in-person (review the gym’s schedule for current times) and online with SilverSneakers LIVE. View the schedule and RSVP here.

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