Quick tips 


A repetition, or rep, is
one complete movement
of an exercise, and a set
is one group of reps.
In this guide, a set of
strength exercises is
10 to 15 repetitions. You
can use the Strength and
Balance Daily Record on
page 106 to keep track of
the number of strength
exercises you do.

Challenge yourself, but
listen to your body, and
use common sense when
you exercise.
If you feel sick or have
pain during or after
exercise, you’re doing
too much.
Exhaustion, sore joints,
and painful muscle
pulling mean you’re
overdoing it. None of
the exercises should
cause severe pain.
Over-exercising can
cause injury, which
may lead to quitting
altogether. A steady
rate of progress is

the best approach.