Many health and fitness experts recommend that seniors use flexibility exercises to increase joint mobility and improve overall health. As we age, we find that our joints are less mobile, which limits our range of motion. The use of stretching DVDs will encourage seniors to increase their flexibility safely and effectively. Some DVDs are specially designed for a particular time of day or for certain positions depending on the current physical condition of the senior.
Stretching Recommendations for Seniors
In 2007, the ACSM and the American Heart Association released updated physical activity guidelines for older adults noting that stretching exercises improve the flexibility of the senior exerciser. However, stretching should only be attempted after first performing a very gentle warm up. The ACSM recommends flexibility training a minimum of 2 to 3 days per week. Each stretch should be held for 10 to 30 seconds to mild discomfort. Do three to four repetitions per stretch.
AM & PM Yoga for Seniors with Lilias
If you have considered yoga to increase your flexibility, look no further than "AM & PM Yoga for Seniors with Lilias." Lilias leads you through very gentle and easy to follow yoga postures modified especially for seniors. This DVD includes both an AM and PM workout to suit your needs and schedule. The AM flexibility routine energizes you to begin the day, while the PM routine focuses primarily on relaxation and sleep improvement. Each routine lasts 60 minutes PM.
Moving Free® Longevity Solution Flexibility Level 1 Exercise DVD for Seniors, Boomers and Seniors.
In this DVD, Mirabai Holland will lead you through a safe and effective flexibility workout. Seniors will enjoy the gentle full body stretching routine. Mirabai's signature Moving Free® Technique will restore youthful flexibility and core strength for better health and stress relief. This DVD provides 33 minutes of flexibility exercise.This is the third in Mirabai's Moving Free® Longevity Solution Series for Active Seniors, Boomers and Seniors.
Fabulous Forever® Easy Stretch By Mirabai Holland
Another beneficial video for seniors seeking the health benefits of stretching is Fabulous Forever® Easy Stretch. This routine will increase your ranges of motion, improve your posture, and relieve some pain associated with arthritis as well as other health conditions. Mirabai leads this 40 minute Advanced Senior-Intermediate session in four sections so that you can complete as many sections as your time or fitness level allows. The exercises are completed in standing , sitting, and lying positions. A unique feature is a six minute informative section about the benefits of stretching for seniors.
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