Exercise Programs
Pre-recorded videos to help older adults stay active and independent. As always, you should check with your physician to ensure you are able to participate in any physical activity before accessing video sessions.
By participating in these exercise classes, you assume all dangers, hazards and risks of such participation. SOME of the exercises demonstrated by the instructors in these video classes are physically demanding. If you are unable to safely perform these exercises, please modify them for your own safety or choose a different set of exercises.
Healthy Bones and Balance video
The class consists of seated strength training exercises and standing strength training and balance exercises with a warm up and cool down. The program is lead and demonstrated by Healthy Bones and Balance leaders for this area.
Joe Fish Fitness
J.Fish Fitness presents Stay Active and Independent for Life YouTube video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCavnL_SiFo&list=PL3TD3ySXewEzK_oNWiAVSO9JYwV9SeMRx&index=23
To contact Joe: joe@joefishfitness.com
Safety Tips for Exercising Outdoors for Older Adults
Get outside! But check out these tips first to keep you safe!
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/safety-tips-exercising-outdoors-older-adults
Four Types of Exercise Can Improve Your Health and Physical Ability
Did you know endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility exercises all have different benefits? People tend to focus on only one.
Check out this link to learn more! https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/four-types-exercise-can-improve-your-health-and-physical-ability
Additional Sites
Check out these websites with a range of exercise videos for older adults:
- The YMCA offer free Health and Fitness Videos for Active Older Adults: https://ymca360.org/on-demand#/category/14 includes 6 different workout routines.
- From the National Institute on Aging: https://go4life.nia.nih.gov/workout-videos/ features 12 video fitness routines targeting different areas, such as balance, flexibility and strength.
- AARP offers a 10-minute indoor walking workout with Denise Austin. Go to https://videos.aarp.org/category/videos/health for this and other video exercise routines.