It’s really important that we try our best to build and maintain strength as we get older. Exercise can feel more tiring, and your muscles might not respond the way they once did, but there are ways to stay strong and mobile without risking injury or overdoing it.

One option that’s especially gentle on the joints is using some of the best resistance bands instead of weights. Resistance bands are easier on your joints because they offer smooth, controlled resistance through the whole movement, without the heavy load or jolting force you can get from weights like dumbbells or a barbell.

So I went and asked personal trainer and The Gym Venice owner Kris Herbert to put together a resistance band workout for us, and he built a six-move routine designed with over-70s in mind. That said, it’s s

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