Exercising on the floor on your stomach is a great way to use gravity to help improve your posture, opening up your shoulders, chest, and hips. And when you lift your arms and legs in this position, you're strengthening your back muscles, which can easily get weak as we age. Being comfortable getting on and off the floor is important if you want to participate in classes likes yoga and pilates, but also to reduce your risk of falling! Medical Disclaimer: This video is not intended as medical or professional advice. It is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as medical or physical therapy advice to any individual. Any exercise/activity has the potential to cause injury or pain if it is incorrectly done or is not the right exercise for an individual’s medical or physical problems. You should consult with a physical therapist or medical provider for individualized advice.