India, June 11 -- Old age doesn't mean that you have to stop exercising. In fact, research shows that older adults should engage in some form of physical activity every day to improve their health, have a strong body, and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.

However, it can be hard to convince your parents or grandparents to exercise regularly. On June 8, Joshua Tan, a fitness coach who helps his 63-year-old mother work out regularly to become more independent, shared a strength training strategy specifically designed to help ageing parents maintain their physical independence.

Joshua recommends three functional movements to improve daily tasks like standing up and lifting objects. According to him, these exercises prioritise lo...