Wellness · 5 min read · September 10, 2026
Staying active after 75: what actually helps
Balance, strength and friendship — the three things our trainers focus on, and why.
You don't need a gym membership to stay strong in your late seventies and beyond. You need consistency, a little challenge and ideally some company.
Balance first
Simple exercises like heel-to-toe walking and standing on one leg near a counter reduce fall risk. Tai chi has some of the strongest evidence of any activity.
Keep the legs strong
Sit-to-stand practice from a sturdy chair builds the muscles you need for stairs, getting out of the car and getting up after a fall.
Make it social
People stick with exercise they enjoy with others. Group classes double as friendship clubs — and that's half the benefit.
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