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The plank This is the ultimate tummy toner. Lie on the floor, then curl your toes under and raise yourself up on your forearms (this is like a press-up position but rather than your hands, your arms are on the floor). Keeping your body absolutely straight, hold the pose for as long as possible (at first you may not be able to manage a full minute) Side plank To really whittle your waist you need to work the external oblique muscles on the side of your tummy too. From a plank position (above) turn your body to take your weight on one arm. Hold for as long as you can before swapping sides.

Bicycle Crunches: One of the Best Ab Exercises Bicycle Crunches are one of my favorite ab exercises and nearly all of my clients do them during their ab workouts. The Bicycle maneuver actually was listed at the top of the list in a scientific study on the most effective abdominal exercises. It's a rhythmic exercise that works all parts of the abs, and my clients can see improvements in their ab strength when they do them consistently. It's one of the best ab exercises.

Exercise is important for seniors because it can improve their nutrition. More nutritious foods consumed bring in more calories that should be burnt to avoid fat gain, which can become especially dangerous as we age. Burning the calories but retaining the nutrients is the best strategy for any age but it is most crucial for seniors. There's been times when exercise was considered too dangerous for older people because of their frailty. However, recent studies have shown that exercises are not only safe for older people but have enormous benefits for their health and well being. Aerobic exercise is good for heart and lungs. Vigorous weight training in people in their 60s, 70s, 80s, and even 90s, significantly increase muscle mass and strength. That increases their ability to carry out functions of daily living, to maintaining independence and health throughout the lifespan. Before you start: Men over 40 and women over 50 should check with their doctor before starting any exercise pr...