Stronger Seniors Core Fitness: Chair-based Pilates program designed to strengthen the abdominals, lower back and pelvic floor. Improve balance, posture, and proper breathing

I really like the content of this DVD, but the quality is awful. The disc seems to get "stuck" every few minutes and freezes. Lousy quality. I'm super bummed because I really like the trainer and the exercises. Just cant get through the program because of the terrible quality.

I got this for my mother who is an older adult and could benefit from something like this. She's not motivated to do it and I ended up getting it back from her because I realized that I needed it.I broke my foot several months ago. Between that and increased commuting to work, plus having a couple of new grandbabies that I spend time with, I have gotten way too weak for my "normal" fitness routines. I'm still restricted from most of it because of the broken foot that is not healing. So I've been doing the routine on this DVD for a couple of weeks now and I think it's fantastic. If followed, it's doing what I want...increasing my strength and flexibility.I think this is a great place for anyone to start who wants to get exercising but is quite out of shape. Having a stronger core makes all your motions safer, including getting started on a more rigorous exercise program. They always say to be careful when you're starting up an exercise program because hurting yourself will only set you back farther than where you're starting from. Starting with truly gentle core strengthening is a good strategy for kick starting any fitness program. I'm so glad that I happened to have this DVD available. I don't have to stand on my broken foot or modify some other program to avoid getting any weaker than I already have become. This awesome nurse does a great job leading the way for me to stay strong starting from where I am right now.Total program time is 30min. Just long enough to get some real work-out done, but short enough to not be overwhelmed time-wise.

I enjoy this workout & like that the people demonstrating the moves with the instructor are definitely seniors. It feels much more realistic than so many of the videos with the oiled & tanned (and young & skinny) instructors.The only thing I'd like to have is more detailed instruction & practice of the tucking/tightening of the core muscles and more instruction on breathing before starting the exercises. I couldn't figure out a pattern in the breaths (Inhale up, exhale down?!?) while doing the exercises. I also wasn't sure if I had the right pelvic muscles tightened for each exercise & was concerned that I might be injuring something.This might not be a problem for some people who are more fit than I am at the start. But, as I am starting 'from scratch' in recovery from a car accident, I need extra assurance that I'm not going to strain something in my neck because I"m holding my stomach wrong when I turn my head with my hand up!The instructor is very encouraging, and if you really are a beginner to Pilates, not just to exercise in general, I think this is a very good starting point. I plan to buy the other DVD's in the series.

the program was over in 20 minutes not 34 minutes from start to finish. a little too slownot stimulating enough. easy to fall asleep doing the exercises.

Other then the part where they have standing, it helps for disabled people

I am not yet a full-fledged "senior" but I am getting there. I wanted something to work my core without exhausting myself or being too difficult for me to complete.This is the answer for all of us, not only seniors, with flexibility issues or other body wear and tear which requires care when exercising. I would say this would be suitable for anyone 55 or older who is reasonably active. Its aim is to keep you active and able to do everyday activities easier. I can do the entire routine and the instructor is wonderful. She explains things well and goes at just the right pace. The routine takes a bit over a half hour so it is not too long for those of us with time issues. There is a warm-up, then the core routine and ends with some standing exercises to strengthen your legs and feet (which Anne says to omit for those having trouble standing). Other than this, the rest of the routine is done sitting.I do feel like my core is working and I find that for a time after I finish, I do stand taller with better posture. This is a routine which I will find helpful for many years to come.

Anne Pringle Burnell leads exercises so well. She always has a nice warm-up, exercises, and cool-down. Her introduction tells you what to expect and whether or not equipment is needed. After doing several of her DVD's, I am impressed with her sense of humor, her knowledge of the human body, and her ability to give you confidence. Best of all, I feel so good after doing her DVD's.

I have tried other chair workouts for mom. This one is an excellent addition to the set with reasonable stretches. She has been struggling with other illness that has set her back to the point of giving up. But these exercises seem to lift her spirits as well as motivate her without anxiety about what she cannot do. I know with this "I'll sue you mentality" that is out there, that exercise programs avoid targeting seniors confined to walkers. But it would be excellent if they catered to this group of seniors as well. The doctor told her 30 years ago she would be in a wheelchair for most of her life, and that is yet to happen at 88 years. That said, it is clear that there are more seniors using walkers that would use reasonable chair exercising to enable them to continue to be upright and walking.

good product good price

bought as gift I think its good for older people who are less mobile be great at seniors club be more funfor group activity.

This is great for adults with disabilities and can only use chair or wheelchair. It not too long and gives you a reasonable work out. I would recommend to any of my senior friends.

I work in a nursing home and do recreation with the residents using this dvd. They love it and it is very easy to follow along with!

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