DVD for beginning seniors

Erica H. · 11-08-15, 06:26 PM

My MIL/FIL go to Silver Sneakers once a week at the YMCA and really enjoy it, but it totally wipes them out. I was thinking of getting them a workout DVD as a Christmas gift so that they can continue to exercise when the weather is bad. Any suggestions?

Erica

JackieB · 11-08-15, 06:37 PM

Miranda just released 2 Aging Backwards for Beginners dvds that look excellent. I think Margaret Richards has a couple dvds for older adults, also.

BunnyHop · 11-08-15, 06:37 PM

The new Aging Backwards dvds from Classical Stretch/Essentrics might be a good choice.

http://www.essentrics.com/page/produ...wards_DVDs.htm

firmaniac · 11-08-15, 07:45 PM

What a sweet gift idea! I got my MIL the 'Sit and Be Fit' dvds when she was diagnosed with a dementia muscular specific progressive disease, and her being able to sit while working was a positive. I don't know if CollageVideo still carries them, but they are a welcome alternative to standing traditional work.

dnna · 11-08-15, 07:50 PM

Karen Voight has really nice senior dvd
Tracy Long has a good one-I think she might have released vol. 2
Mirabai Holland has a wonder set, I just love her. strength, mild 30 minute cardio, stretching.
Karen Holden, Lee holden's mother has a few. I like her very much.
leslie has a couple walking for seniors walks.

Karen Beckwith · 11-08-15, 10:16 PM

Jane Adams has a few yoga-for-seniors DVD's that are really good:

http://www.amazon.com/Gentle-Yoga-Be...0D2XZX1SH5Y8ZM

http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Seniors-J...MHZYVQYR77P32K

And, if they have any balance issues:

http://www.amazon.com/Improve-Balanc...MHZYVQYR77P32K

Demeris · 11-08-15, 10:20 PM

Jane Fonda's newer stuff is for seniors

Many of Teresa Tapp's newer workouts, like Healthy Hormones or Senior Fit, were designed with an older population in mind.

All of Sue Grant's work is for seniors

I want to second Donna's recommendation of Miribai Holland. She's my go to after I've been ill.

And, of course, I always recommend Classical Stretch to everyone for everything, but the newer Aging Backwards workouts are quite good.

Erica H. · 11-09-15, 08:29 AM

Thank you for all of the great suggestions!

Erica

Laura S. · 11-09-15, 08:30 AM

A lot of it depends on how frail they are. For workouts that are oriented toward seniors who still have mobility and strength:

Angie Miller did a senior workout for the Absolute Beginners series. It has cardio and strength segments.

Zumba Gold is oriented toward seniors.

Susan Tuttle has a couple of DVDs that would be appropriate. Some are in chairs. The Cardio Sculpt DVD involves movement on your feet.

For seniors who need a chair:

My mother in law used Sit & Be Fit DVDs for quite awhile. I'm not sure if she still does.

Chair Dancing DVDs give a lot of options.

sherry7899 · 11-09-15, 08:41 AM

Scott Cole has a tai chi for seniors.

Sherry

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11-08-15, 06:26 PM
Erica H. Join Date: Nov 2001	DVD for beginning seniors My MIL/FIL go to Silver Sneakers once a week at the YMCA and really enjoy it, but it totally wipes them out. I was thinking of getting them a workout DVD as a Christmas gift so that they can continue to exercise when the weather is bad. Any suggestions? Erica

11-08-15, 06:37 PM
JackieB VF Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota	Miranda just released 2 Aging Backwards for Beginners dvds that look excellent. I think Margaret Richards has a couple dvds for older adults, also. __________________ Jackie Certified Essentrics Instructor, Level 4---February 2017 Yoga Tune Up Roll Model Method Practitioner---December 2021 "Movement is a privilege. You don't have to exercise. You get to exercise. Visit a person whose mobility is severely limited, and you'll appreciate the distinction. Do what you can, count yourself lucky, heal yourself in the process." Essentrics Colorado

11-08-15, 06:37 PM
BunnyHop Join Date: Nov 2008	The new Aging Backwards dvds from Classical Stretch/Essentrics might be a good choice. http://www.essentrics.com/page/produ...wards_DVDs.htm __________________ Anna

11-08-15, 07:45 PM
firmaniac Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: A back road in Oregon	What a sweet gift idea! I got my MIL the 'Sit and Be Fit' dvds when she was diagnosed with a dementia muscular specific progressive disease, and her being able to sit while working was a positive. I don't know if CollageVideo still carries them, but they are a welcome alternative to standing traditional work. __________________ Julie DISCLOSURES DETAILED IN MY PROFILE Murder at The FIRM: legalgraffitigreetings.wordpress.com Please visit 'The FIRM Ephemera Scrapbook' on facebook for a visual history of The FIRM

11-08-15, 07:50 PM
dnna Join Date: Sep 2002	Karen Voight has really nice senior dvd Tracy Long has a good one-I think she might have released vol. 2 Mirabai Holland has a wonder set, I just love her. strength, mild 30 minute cardio, stretching. Karen Holden, Lee holden's mother has a few. I like her very much. leslie has a couple walking for seniors walks.

11-08-15, 10:16 PM
Karen Beckwith VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado	Jane Adams has a few yoga-for-seniors DVD's that are really good: http://www.amazon.com/Gentle-Yoga-Be...0D2XZX1SH5Y8ZM http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Seniors-J...MHZYVQYR77P32K And, if they have any balance issues: http://www.amazon.com/Improve-Balanc...MHZYVQYR77P32K __________________ Breast Cancer Survivor "Comfort zones are very often expanded by discomfort." - Mimi Solaire

11-08-15, 10:20 PM
Demeris Join Date: Dec 2006	Jane Fonda's newer stuff is for seniors Many of Teresa Tapp's newer workouts, like Healthy Hormones or Senior Fit, were designed with an older population in mind. All of Sue Grant's work is for seniors I want to second Donna's recommendation of Miribai Holland. She's my go to after I've been ill. And, of course, I always recommend Classical Stretch to everyone for everything, but the newer Aging Backwards workouts are quite good.

11-09-15, 08:29 AM
Erica H. Join Date: Nov 2001	Thank you for all of the great suggestions! Erica

11-09-15, 08:30 AM
Laura S. VF Supporter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC	A lot of it depends on how frail they are. For workouts that are oriented toward seniors who still have mobility and strength: Angie Miller did a senior workout for the Absolute Beginners series. It has cardio and strength segments. Zumba Gold is oriented toward seniors. Susan Tuttle has a couple of DVDs that would be appropriate. Some are in chairs. The Cardio Sculpt DVD involves movement on your feet. For seniors who need a chair: My mother in law used Sit & Be Fit DVDs for quite awhile. I'm not sure if she still does. Chair Dancing DVDs give a lot of options. __________________ Laura Laura's Workout Mantras: Something is better than nothing The best workout is the one you will DO

11-09-15, 08:41 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Scott Cole has a tai chi for seniors. Sherry __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers