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 | | Senior's Dance and Exercise Videos and DVDsPrograms specifically designed for seniors. It's never too late to start feeling and looking better with an easy exercise program that anyone can do. Learn dance aerobics, armchair fitness, yoga, healing exercises, line dancing, swing, walking, aqua aerobics or tai chi. | | | 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. (DVD-2008)
DVD - All Region | | 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; and enhanced sense of well-being and reduced susceptibility to depression. 60 mins. (DVD-2008)
DVD - All Region | | | | | | | Experience the benefits of yoga with veteran instructor, Pat Laster. Through simple postures and gentle stretches, muscles and joints will gradually regain their youthful mobility. By practicing unstrenuous yoga movements, new and heightened mind-body relationships will develop. Yoga, unlike other exercises, incorporates breathing and awareness into the movements, thereby reducing stress and increasing overall health. It is a perfect activity for seniors in the privacy of their homes or with a group of friends for fun and fitness. Postures demonstrated include: the cat, triangle, forward bend, cobra, dog, back arch, locust, twist and many more. 55 mins. Pat Laster (2008)
DVD - All Region | | 72 year-old Pat Laster, instructor for 32 years, will lead you in this practical alternative to better health. Regain flexibility, relieve aches and pains and bring harmony to the body, mind and spirit. Specifically designed for seniors, this program will guide you through ancient disciplines with proven healing powers. Follow step-by-step instructions as Pat demonstrates six popular healing techniques and exercises which include: YOGA - an ancient form of self-development utilizing various postures combined with breathing and concentration, a total body-mind experience; TAI CHI - flowing movements that help increase energy level and balance; SHIATSU - a form of acupuncture without needles to help relieve headaches, tension and other discomforts; DO-IN - a self massage of your body from head to toe; BREATHING - a technique to help attain vitality and wellness; and RELAXATION & MEDITATION - methods for quieting the mind and body. 60 mins. (DVD-2008)
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