I am 82 and I may not be able to do everything exactly like she demonstrates but I am sure I can do some of it. So, I will do what I can and I believe that I will eventually work up to doing more. Some is better than none. I am diabetic, have heart disease, and have had one knee replaced. I have trouble getting up or walking very far. Exercise is what is missing from my life and I need this.
I'm looking at the image in the intro. She expects the elderly and disabled to be able to lift their knees and tap it with the opposite hand?! Or to walk and kick our buttons? I'd be flat on my carpet if I tried. Those exercises are for someone much younger.
I respectfully disagree to a certain extent. Start SLOWLY. Hold on to a chair and lift one leg just a little, as much as you can. Each time do a little more. Your muscles will slowly get slightly stronger. I understand what you are saying. I also have illnesses in my body and yes, it is not easy. Just go SLOWLY.@@Carol-fe6nu
I’ve had several back surgeries, hip x3 surgeries, arthritis in all joints and more. Pt for 2 years and still working with it. This is tough for me as well, but I do believe this could work for most of us oldies but goodies. Just start slow. Have a chair handy, do 30 seconds for each. Work your way up. I have pain and weakness 24/7, but I am gaining strength very slowly. I tried Day 1 at 1 minute or less for several days. I can now doo 2 minutes for most. And yes, I do sometimes give myself a break between. By the way, I am 70. I have friends my age and older who can hike, run, shop, stack wood and run after grandchildren. I have hope for the rest of us.❤
As a retired licensed massage therapist who knows kinesiology and has done many types of exercise, I like this program but there are issues, one general and two regarding stretches at the end. General: always do standing exercises near a wall or next to a sturdy piece of furniture, so you have something to steady you if you lose your balance. The lack of guidance about this is typical of younger instructors who don’t understand how much aging affects balance. She mentions balance, but doesn’t help her students protect themselves in case of a sudden loss of coordination, which can happen without warning. 1. The forward stretch for the backs of the legs (hamstrings): she doesn’t explain whether to round the back or keep it straight. This is important, because a flat back will give a better stretch, keep the person bending at the hips instead of at the waist, and protect the spinal discs. A rounded back can cause pain if the person has bulging discs, which is very common in us older people. A view of her from the side would have been much more helpful than a frontal view. 2. Pulling on the foot while the knee is bent, intended to stretch the front of the thigh (quads), should be done very gently, and with the *opposite side hand,* not w the hand on the same side. Doing it as she does puts unnecessary strain on the knees and can result in pain. Be careful not to torque the knee.
I don't know how to reach you any other way. I want to send a big thank thank to for the walking cd. It arrived late today and I am not able to to try it yet. I think (hope) I will be feeling better then. I was so impressed that therer are stlill such kind people in the world. They say what comes around goes around so I know many blessings will come your way. Thanks and God bless you. Margie Meyer
I really needed this. I had back surgery earlier this year. I went to rehab and go to the gym and work with a trainer twice a week. But, this is different. It got my blood to moving. I had a little difficulty, but I know it will get better each day. Thanks so much.
I have been looking for some sort of excerise that is doable, II found this wasn`t hard but it wasn`t easy either, I stuck with it and was sooooooo glad that I did, the only thing i found difficult was the last touching your foot behind you back, cot a cramp straight away, so went back to the earlier one. QQQ do I do this every day until the next workout.😜
I am 72 and have a balance and also walk bent forward. I had been doing greet going on walks but had a serious fall and a week later crashed my scooter causing a close head injury. I have also had a couple more falls not quite as serious. I sincerely hope that these exercises help me get back to where I was. Thank you
I watched your video and am concerned with my ability to complete any of these exercises. What level of mobile ability are you focusing on?Can you include health/ability assessment to ensure I won’t be set up to get hurt
I need help? I have been using this class and am up to day 7. When I have finished day 7 my understanding is that I can continue this class “ forever” - if that is correct can you please explain clearly how to CONTINUE THE CLASS INDEFINITELY - without more money spent. Do I need to go back to day 1 and go forward through all days every week or just stay on day 7 and repeat”forever”? I am interested in many more programs with the 7 day progression but unti I understand how to PROGRESS THROUGH EACH ONE for an indefinite length of time I am on hold. THANKS
Seems to me it's just saying now that you know what the exercises are you can just keep doing them every day. If you can't remember each one exactly you have the idea you can probably just do something like it.
I am 85 and this is very difficult for me. Did it for a little while today and will try again later. It was scary because I got so tired that it felt unsafe to continue.
kick the word AGE out of your mind, give it a try with holding onto chair etc. I have problems too but Actress Joan Collins once said: ONE CAN NOT PREVENT TO GET OLDER BUT ONE CAN PREVENT TO GET OLD !!!!! Ladies we need to get our system back again: SLOWLY BUT SURELY! me, myself and I we feel like a wooden stick shame on me, myself and I to have let that happen !!!! System watch out here we come !!!!!
It’s very dangerous, I cannot stand alone. I cannot move good the right foot. I need something to learn again to walk, fear & unsecured Due to multiple sclerosis, my legs are weak , I am so afraid . Do you could suggest something? ❤️
I have subscribed to many Better 5 programs and have had no trouble accessing them even if they went over several workouts however I paid for 7 day indoor walking and can only access day one can you help me access the other days please.? Penny
there needs to be rest time between exercises - would prefer to see an 80 yr old as instructor - we need much older instructors so there's some reality
I teach a senior fitness class with members to age 95! I'd suggest you repeat what you can (over and over) for the length of the 1st video until you feel confident and stronger. Then, add in the next section...perhaps reduce the number of repetitions to say 3 or 5 each day until you are comfortable with that section too. Keep adding repetitions until you can do them all. On the ones requiring single leg stands, have a sturdy chair for support on the side opposite your standing leg. (Counter top is good too!) But, try not to lean your weight on the support chair/countertop. Just tap the support until you regain your balance. This may take you quite awhile, but keeping working on it! I suggest with my class that they do single leg stands at home, next to their kitchen counter... starting with standing on one leg for 5 seconds; repeat for other leg for 5 seconds. Do this at least once a day for at least 5 days, then try increase your count by 1 second each day until you can stand on each leg for 10 seconds - preferable without any counter or chair support. The key is to keep working on it - day by day!
A minute or 2mins is too long & the speed is also too much for someone of over 70 or 80. They would definitely need to rest between each session. People would need to start with 10-15 secs worth & then work up. I don't think she has any idea how difficult it would be for someone over 80.
