Elderly women looking for a good exercise to do should try donning their ladies gym clothing and completing a few sets of squat thrusts.

Personal trainer Alan Gordon said squats help older people to maintain their balance.

"A squat strengthens all of the legs, all of the hip flexor muscles, the pelvic muscles and the lower back," he explained.

Mr Gordon went on to say that treadmills can be useful for the elderly too, as they help to improve a person's balance.

He said that people should set the machine to a moderate speed and practice walking on it without holding on to the sides.

For those looking to attend exercise classes, Mr Gordon recommended tai chi, but said older people should consult their GPs first before starting these sessions.

A study recently published by the University of California, Los Angeles, found that weekly tai chi exercise classes help to improve symptoms of depression in older people.

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