Try this simple standing exercise that builds rhythm, coordination and motor skills by marching on the spot to the beat of the song.

Marching in place while using both hands and feet naturally builds bilateral coordination, essential for fine motor skills like writing, buttoning clothes and using utensils and gross motor skills like walking, running and jumping.

Read our blog post to learn more about the routine and what to expect.

A recent study found that physical activity in older adults was linked to preserved structure in the brain’s frontal and temporal areas, including prefrontal cortex and hippocampal grey matter volume, which are important for emotional processing and memory.