Reach · carry · rotate · stand — daily movement span for adults 45+

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Carry

Carry load safety

Groceries, laundry baskets, and trash bags—split load, stay close, hinge before lift.

Load rules

  • Split weight evenly—two bags not one heavy side
  • Keep load close to belly—not arm's length
  • Hinge hips, neutral spine before lift
  • No twist while holding weight—turn feet

Distance pacing

Long driveway carry? Rest mid-way on a wall. Cart from car to kitchen in one trip is optional—not mandatory.

TaskSpan tip
Laundry basketHalf load; hip hinge at dryer
Grocery jugTwo hands; close to chest
Trash bagTie smaller; don't drag on stairs

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