Weight training routines for seniors should incorporate all major muscle groups — shoulders, arms, chest, abdomen, back, hips and legs. The NIA also recommends performing strength training or weightlifting exercises two to three days per week, with a rest day between workouts.

One of the key benefits of body weight workouts is the affordability. The materials required for body weight workouts are minimal; most body weight workouts require workout clothes and a mat to soften impact with the floor. Some great body weight workouts for seniors include: Squats to chair Stepup Bird dog Lying hip bridges Side lying circles