What are five simple exercises to do at home?
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I’ve been going to PT and doing exercises for my foot problem (plantar fasciitis) for many months now. I think my heel might finally be feeling better. I’ve walked 1-2 miles a couple of times recently and it seemed OK. Here’s hoping I can get back to walking 3 miles daily soon—before the dreaded snow comes. This is prime walking season in Massachusetts. 👟🍁
In addition, I do a daily exercise to help prevent vertigo.
Finally, I do a bit of yoga most days. I have three 15-minute yoga videos in a playlist on YouTube that I do in rotation (one per day). These videos are the correct level of difficulty for me. (I’m not a Warrior 3 kinda gal.) The three videos together cover my five top stretches:
- downward dog
- seated twists to the right and left
- warrior 1 & 2
- forward fold
- child’s pose

Video 1:
Video 2:
Video 3:
I’ve tried this last video a few times and it’s a bit too advanced for me, but I really like this instructor. I may try to work my way up to it this winter.
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I wish I’d started yoga years ago when I was a bit more… bendy.
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I’m grateful my neighbor dragged me to a yoga class about 10 years ago and I liked it. I’ve seen “chair yoga” offered in several different settings including in our senior center.
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I’m hoping once I get my knee fixed I’ll feel a bit more limber.
Not quite ready for the chair.
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Yes! Another thing to look forward too.
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Impressed! I have been thinking about trying chair yoga.
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Thanks! I think many yoga stretches could be done seated and would feel great. I bet there are YouTube videos…
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Thanks Mary! I may try some of these!
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Great! The length of the videos are good. Even if I’m not loving it some days, I say to myself “it’s only 15 minutes.”
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Ty Mary! I’m making a desktop link to this page so I can try some of these soon. I’m determined for 2027 (approaching fast!) to be a much more physical year.
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Oh good! Let me know if you try one. I feel like you’d like Charlie Follows. She’s got a very warm and encouraging voice.
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Thanks for the tip. I’ll start with Charlie then. 🙂
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Thank you for sharing. 🙏. I try and exercise regularly but the last 8 weeks or so have been hard with various ailments requiring antibiotics but I’m determined to get back into both aqua classes, some form of yoga or pilates plus daily walking 😊
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You’re welcome! ☺️
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