by Cindy Brehse | Aug 6, 2020 | Cardio, Workout Videos
This week by popular demand, we have a 20-minute walking workout that can be done in the comfort of your home. Did you know experts suggest walking over running as the preferred form of exercise for many people? Though running is more challenging, it’s rough on the...
by Cindy Brehse | Jul 30, 2020 | Lifestyle, Strength
Why are hip strengthening exercises important for seniors? There are several reasons. We want to avoid or slow down the damage of osteopenia or osteoporosis. By stretching and strengthening the muscles around the hips, we build stability to help with balance and...
by Cindy Brehse | Jul 23, 2020 | Strength, Workout Videos
I love stability ball exercise because it helps you improve your strength, endurance and balance all at once. Because you’re performing the moves on an unstable surface, your muscles are forced to work harder and you target new ones you wouldn’t normally hit when...
by Cindy Brehse | Jul 3, 2020 | Cardio, Workout Videos
Ready for some fun? Join me in this 40 minute Zumba with weights as we merengue, salsa, boogaloo, cha cha cha and more! This class will tone your muscles, burn calories, improve your heart health, and best of all, improve your overall mood. These are just a few of the...
by Cindy Brehse | Jun 25, 2020 | Cardio, Workout Videos
This low impact exercise for seniors proves that exercise doesn’t always have to be hard. It can be fun! You just have to do it. All ages benefit from exercise in the following ways: Exercise boosts energy by getting the nutrients and oxygen to your tissues and...
by Cindy Brehse | Jun 12, 2020 | Cardio, Workout Videos
We have had several requests for a walking video, and boy am I glad you persuaded me to do one! It is a fun, no nonsense, stress free way to get your cardio done. I really enjoyed just walking and moving to the beat without all the dance combos to think about....
by Cindy Brehse | May 29, 2020 | Cardio, Workout Videos
When you can’t hit the gym, do Zumba at home! In AARP this month, they stated, “regular workouts boost immune function and lower inflammation. Exercise may be the most important lifestyle intervention you can add.” I’m so glad they are reminding us seniors...
by Cindy Brehse | May 13, 2020 | Stretching, Workout Videos
Let’s find all 655 muscles in this gentle, feel-good fitness blend! An all-over waking-up of the body is just what we need sometimes to feel better mentally and physically. While we are on this roller coaster of events and emotions, it is easy to slip into bad...
by Cindy Brehse | May 6, 2020 | Pain Relief, Workout Videos
Grab a chair for these hip pain exercises and let’s reduce the inflammation you are experiencing in your hips. This pain can be anywhere from just annoying to excruciating. And there are so many possibilities that could be causing it: arthritis, bursitis, tight or...
by Cindy Brehse | Apr 30, 2020 | Cardio, Workout Videos
Are you ready to have some fun with a cardio dance workout? This week, an Irish Jig came on and it made me just want to start dancing. It made me think of other countries’ music that has the ability to lift and energize us, so I put a few together and came up with...
