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In 1997, Dr. Paul Lam, a family physician and tai chi expert, worked with a team of tai chi and medical specialists to create the Tai Chi for Arthritis program. This program is easy to learn, enjoyable, and provides many health benefits in a relatively short period. Studies have shown that practicing this program reduces pain significantly and improves mobility and balance, which prevents falls in the elderly. The program contains a carefully constructed...

As we get older, our bodies go through many changes, especially physical and mental. Most are out of our control. But for those that aren’t, all we need sometimes is advice about how to make specific, sustainable, and successful decisions that can alter the course of how our lives go from that point forward. This is where Joan MacDonald of Train with Joan comes in. Just a few years ago, this septuagenarian wasn’t happy with how she looked and...

The Older and Much Wiser Workout is a gentle, safe workout that is perfect for beginners or those that have not been exercising regularly. All of the exercises are done either standing or sitting on a chair. No lying on the floor. This fun, well rounded workout includes the four vital components of fitness. You may mix and match these different sections depending on how much time you have and how you are feeling each day.

Improve the activities of daily living such as getting in and out of a car, carrying grocery bags, cleaning, and other tasks that require strength and stamina. Join a group of older adults age 60-85 in this advanced strength training workout. Participants should be familiar with bodybuilding exercises like lunges, overhead press, dumbbell row, and triceps extension. Requires a set of three-pound or heavier dumbbell weights and a stretch band or towel...

"Join renowned fitness expert, Ann Smith, as she demonstrates the easy, practical and fun exercise system that she's been sharing with people of all levels of fitness ability for over fifty years"--Container.

A workout routine specifically for seniors, performed at a slow, relaxing pace. The chair exercises will increase flexibility, provide a renewed sense of balance and well-being, develop strength, and enhance the ability to function for seniors.

Activities in this balanced exercise and relaxation program are done sitting in a chair or standing beside the chair. The program is designed to meet the special needs of senior citizens, arthritis sufferers, stroke patients and others needing slow, gentle movements.

"Suitable for people of all ages and all fitness levels, this DVD collection is a gentle, easy, safe and effective introduction to the ancient art of Tai Chi. Using gentle, natural movements, Master Jason Chan leads you through a Tai Chi routine that can help increase flexibility, improve balance as well as stretch and strength muscles. Additionally, through continued practice with Master Chan, you can increase your energy level and build your spirit...

3 complete programs for different levels of ability. Gentle, easy to follow, effective.