by admin | May 15, 2019 | Pain Relief, Workout Videos
Waking up stiff and sore due to arthritis can be a challenging start to your day. But what causes morning stiffness? When we sleep, our whole system slows down. That includes our body’s anti-inflammatory proteins that normally combat stiffness and soreness when...
by Cindy Brehse | May 9, 2019 | Balance, Workout Videos
Why do senior balance exercises? Let me tell you a story… I recently asked a physical therapist at the hospital where I used to teach to instruct me in the best way to fall. He made me smile when he said, “the best advice I can give on that one is...
by Cindy Brehse | Apr 25, 2019 | Strength, Workout Videos
These dumbbell exercises will not only help you achieve great-looking arms. They’ll help you stay strong and independent–something everyone in our age group should strive for! Why Do Dumbbell Exercises For Seniors? Ever see someone try to get up from a...
by Cindy Brehse | Apr 16, 2019 | Strength, Workout Videos
Yes, you can get a great core workout in a chair! Toning the stomach is one of the biggest requests I get from students in my fitness classes, but many of them don’t feel comfortable getting down on a mat to work out. Without going to the floor for crunches,...
by Cindy Brehse | Apr 9, 2019 | Strength, Workout Videos
If you do this resistance band workout for seniors, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms: -A sense of increased overall energy. -Muscle mass in new places. -Better balance due to increased muscle strength. -Improved bone density. -Faster...
by Cindy Brehse | Apr 4, 2019 | Lifestyle
When you’re injured, should you exercise or rest? Most of us have done it: pushed ourselves too hard in a fitness class or while doing chores around the house. Perhaps you’ve experienced a clumsy accident. OUCH! You’re injured. Now what? How To Decide Whether To...
by Cindy Brehse | Mar 27, 2019 | Stretching, Workout Videos
These relaxing stretches are perfect to do when you’re on vacation… or when you just want to feel like you are! Sometimes a change of scenery is good for the soul. Changing your scenery gives you a chance to clear your brain and review things from a new perspective....
by Cindy Brehse | Mar 20, 2019 | Strength, Workout Videos
These senior glute exercises will strengthen your glute muscles, which account for a huge amount of your lower body strength and aid in stabilizing your core. Why Do Senior Glute Exercises? Strong glute muscles help to properly support and align your hips and control...
by Cindy Brehse | Mar 13, 2019 | Cardio, Strength, Workout Videos
Get more for less with this low impact HIIT workout! My first HIIT cardio video has had the most views of all of my aerobic workouts. In less time, you can get the same results as a traditional 30- to 40-minute workout. In this week’s video, I’m cutting your workout...
by Cindy Brehse | Mar 6, 2019 | Strength, Workout Videos
These stability ball exercises for seniors will help you tone and lengthen your muscles in a low impact way. Many of you have these fun workout toys called stability balls, but when you pull them out of the closet you have no idea what to do with them! That’s...
