The muscles in your lower body provide the solid foundation we need to stay mobile as we age and prevent any unexpected falls. However, it can be difficult to perform many of these exercises if you have joint pain. Never fear! We tapped our friend and contributing fitness editor, Debra Atkinson of Flipping Fifty, to show us a lower body exercise without lunges or squats.

Now we can safely work out our glutes and hammies!

All you need for this lower body exercise without lunges or squats is an exercise ball — and maybe a yoga mat for extra comfort.

In this video, Debra walks us through how to find the right exercise ball for our size. Then she demonstrates a few moves that will give our lower bodies a safe work out. You can easily try these at home or in the gym!

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If you want to get regular coaching and support from Debra, sign up for the Flipping 50 Cafe! Watch more videos from Debra, and find out how to work your core safely without hurting your back!

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