Senior Exercise Videos - Armchair Fitness for Seniors, Healing Exercises

Feel better in less than 20 minutes a day! Easy, peaceful and therapeutic, Gentle Fitness has 6 short routines of gentle stretches and exercises. This multiple award-winning video is recommended by Mayo Clinic, Beth Israel, Johns Hopkins, Kaiser Permanente and Providence Health Systems. Perfect for people who want an inspiring program to use at home or with groups, it gently builds strength, improves balance, helps people sleep better, and look better. A holistic program, Gentle Fitness is great for people who get cramps in their feet or legs, get tired easily or have stiff joints. The video (mostly sitting) is for people with fibromyalgia, arthritis, stress, pain, fatigue, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, diabetes, Parkinson's, post polio, emphysema, cancer, job or home conditions that cause pain or fatigue. Gentle Fitness helps people self-manage their health and keep medication to a minimum. Includes a free, 20-page Guide to Exercise. 90 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.

Moving your body will keep you young at heart. As we age, our bodies change. We need an inspiring workout that adapts gracefully to these changes so that we can continue to feel and look our best! This total body workout is a unique fusion of Yoga, Tai Chi, Dance and Pilates. Loosen up and experience the joy of movement. Strengthen, stretch and mobilize your entire body while improving posture and balance. Become more relaxed and comfortable with yourself. The Anti Aging Method may actually get you in the best shape of your life! Enjoy Carol's graceful calm style of teaching in a beautiful Zen style setting. For all fitness levels. All you need is a yoga type mat and chair. Convenient to do anytime, quick & revitalizing. 56 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.

A one hour Bone Loading video to help combat osteoporosis by leading exercise expert, Mirabai Holland, M.F.A. Bones are living tissue and become more dense with exercise. Studies show that tennis players, through repeated practice, will develop thicker, stronger bones in their racquet arm than in their other arm. This process is called bone loading. This program is a comprehensive bone loading program for the whole body, with special emphasis on the areas at risk for osteoporotic fracture: the spine, thigh bone at the hip, and forearm at the wrist. Included in this workout: A one-on-one bone loading workout divided into six color coded sections making it easy for beginners to stop and go, or fast forward to any section that needs work; advanced exercisers can do the full body workout end to end; plus two information sections packed with important facts and illustrations about your bones and Osteoporosis. 60 mins. (1998) DVD-Region 1.

Improve your odds for good health! One of the keys to life is to keep moving, especially as we age. This safe, enjoyable and easy-to-do fitness program is designed specifically for older adults and seniors. You move at your own pace, to beautiful music, as you participate in the "More Than Stretch" class, which includes stretching and strengthening, improving balance and posture, techniques for relaxation and breathing, and rebuilding and maintaining a healthy back. It's fitness for the whole body, inside and out - it spreads to your mind and your spirit, permeating all aspects of your everyday life, enabling you to do the things in life that you enjoy doing. How can "More Than Stretch" transform your life? Daily stretch routine; reduce stress-related illnesses; help restore posture and balance; reduce pain; effective after surgery and rehab; improve state of mind. Charlotte Michos, RN, M.S., has thirty years of experience in the health field as a nurse, is a professor of nursing, and has an extensive background in fitness as a dancer and instructor. Charlotte specializes in working with older adults and seniors. Her popular multi-level fitness and wellness program, "Ageless and Moving" is highly respected in the Hudson Valley, New York region. 57 mins. (2004) DVD-All-Region.

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Finally there’s a system for people who aren’t athletes - People who just want to feel good and enjoy the tremendous health benefits an easy exercise program can provide. Studies show that even moderate daily exercise can slow down your aging clock and reduce risk for disease and heart attack up to 50%. Getting started has always been the hard part. Leading fitness expert Mirabai Holland M.F.A. has spent her 30 year career developing her Moving Free® technique to solve that problem. Mirabai gives you an experience so pleasant it doesn’t feel like work. Her pleasant personality and her Moving Free® style of gentle coaching make this program a natural for people who haven’t been exercising regularly. Gently gets you up off the couch. Starting an exercise program can be a daunting task and that transitional period is when most people quit. Mirabai has chosen 12 exercises and 12 stretches strategically designed to re-introduce your muscles to exercise and ease you into making fitness a regular part of your life. 55 mins. (2007) DVD-Region 1.

Finally there’s a system for people who aren’t athletes - People who just want to feel good and enjoy the tremendous health benefits an easy exercise program can provide. Studies show that even moderate daily exercise can slow down your aging clock and reduce risk for disease and heart attack up to 50%. Getting started has always been the hard part. Leading fitness expert Mirabai Holland M.F.A. has spent her 30 year career developing her Moving Free® technique to solve that problem. Mirabai gives you an experience so pleasant it doesn’t feel like work. Her pleasant personality and her Moving Free® style of gentle coaching make this program a natural for people who haven’t been exercising regularly. Mirabai says Fabulous Forever® Easy Stretch Flexibility & Stress Reduction is one of the most important things you can do to slow down your aging clock. A true mind-body program, specially designed by Mirabai, to relax the mind and body, reduce stress, help you regain flexibility and range of motion around your joints, slow down your aging clock and promote a supple, youthful body. 48 mins. (2004) DVD-Region 1.

Finally there’s a system for people who aren’t athletes - People who just want to feel good and enjoy the tremendous health benefits an easy exercise program can provide. Studies show that even moderate daily exercise can slow down your aging clock and reduce risk for disease and heart attack up to 50%. Getting started has always been the hard part. Leading fitness expert Mirabai Holland M.F.A. has spent her 30 year career developing her Moving Free® technique to solve that problem. Mirabai gives you an experience so pleasant it doesn’t feel like work. Her pleasant personality and her Moving Free® style of gentle coaching make this program a natural for people who haven’t been exercising regularly. Ease into the best shape of your life just by Moving Free™ along with Mirabai. Mirabai will help you take charge of your fitness future. 40 mins. (2004) DVD-Region 1.

Includes all three Fabulous Forever DVDs directly above. This Set addresses the three major components of fitness: Aerobic, Strength, and Stretch. So if you’re looking to slow down your aging clock and ease into the best shape of your life, The Fabulous Forever® Trilogy is an excellent choice. 143 mins. total. (2007) DVD-Region 1.

Getting fit doesn’t have to feel like getting your teeth drilled. Most fitness programs fail because people try to do too much too soon or start with a program that’s just too hard. Mirabai Holland’s Moving Free® Ease-in System, disconnects the pain from the gain. She breaks it up into small digestible bites. Starting with as little as 5 minutes a day you can ease into the best shape of your life. The system consists of six separate exercise videos, ranging from 5 minutes to 30 minutes. Plus a 7 minute information video explaining the system. All on one DVD. Start with just 5 minutes - when it feels too easy, click on 10, then 15 and so on. Mirabai is with you every step of the way Easing you in; guiding and motivating you to succeed. You gradually ease up to 30 minutes at your own pace in your own comfort zone. You'll be introduced to the three major components of fitness: Cardio, Strength and Flexibility. Also included in the box is a beginner's level Moving Free® latex resistance band. You’ll use it to tone, strengthen and sculpt your upper body. 30 mins. (2007) DVD-Region 1

Safe exercises for people who do not want to exercise standing unaided. This is the original award-winning chair exercise program used by thousands of people of all ages. Three 20-minute routines of lively stretching and strengthening motions with musical accompaniment. Inspiring veteran teacher Betty Switkes leads the routines. Benefits of this program used 2-3 times a week include strengthened heart and lungs; lower blood pressure; improved circulation, flexibility and coordination; increased stamina and muscle strength; stabilized blood sugar for diabetics; enhanced sense of well-being and reduced susceptibility to depression. 60 mins. (2008) DVD-All-Region.

Safe exercises for people who do not want to exercise standing unaided. Improvement of upper body and leg strength is important and possible at any age using chair exercises. Betty Switkes leads the group in a warm-up, strength building with neckties, a balancing exercise done standing or seated and a lively seated dance. The second session features gentle aerobics, upper body strengthening using soup cans as weights, enjoyable dance motions and a pleasant cool-down. You'll enjoy exercises set to lively big band and popular music. Benefits of this program used 2-3 times a week include increased stamina and muscle strength, especially in the upper body; improved circulation; flexibility; coordination and balance; strengthened heart and lungs; lower blood pressure; enhanced sense of well-being and reduced susceptibility to depression; and relaxation and improved body-mind harmony. 40 mins. (2008) DVD-All-Region

This safe, well-rounded DVD is perfect for beginners and older adults. The easy to follow, low impact aerobics are followed by an effective series of gentle strength training exercises. (All exercises are done either standing or sitting in a chair – no lying down on the floor.) You’ll always see exactly the right level for you because every exercise is shown at three intensities. The cardio features simple combos – familiar, fun moves like knee lifts, kicks, and step touches, with uncomplicated arm motions. The toning focuses on building the muscles used in everyday activities. Sue Grant, a friendly, low-key instructor, focuses on safety and proper form. Features swing music with a modern feel. DVD includes: Chapter menus, Wide screen. Workout: Warm up - 8 minutes; Floor Aerobics - 18 minutes; Cool Down - 4 minutes; Toning - 22 minutes; Stretch - 8 minutes. Equipment required: 1 to 3 lb. dumbbells. 60 mins. (2008) DVD-All-Region