Anyone can start exercising, even if you’re a couch potato. Try these exercises below:

1. Stretch: Lie on your back on the sofa, and slowly bring one knee up to your chest, pulling it in with your arms as far as feels comfortable. Hold for 10 seconds, then slowly release. (You should be able to keep your head turned comfortably toward the television as you do this.) Repeat with the other leg, alternating two times. Next, stand up, hold arms out to the sides and slowly move them in big circles. Repeat eight times; then reverse the direction of the circles. 

Try these low-impact exercises to keep joints flexible between workout days.

For the neck:

• Look straight ahead.

• Tilt head gently sideways toward shoulder.

• Hold 3 seconds.

• Repeat to other side.

For the shoulders:

• Stand at the bottom of stairs with your hand on the banister and slide your hand up and down the banister.

• Move to other side of the stairs and repeat with the other arm.

For the arms:

• Hold arms at sides, palms forward and elbows straight.