Stronger Seniors Core Fitness: Chair-based Pilates program designed to strengthen the abdominals, lower back and pelvic floor. Improve balance, posture, and proper breathing

Description

The Stronger Seniors Core Fitness Chair Exercise Program is designed to help seniors and the mobility-challenged develop strength and flexibility, enhancing the ability to function in daily life. Core Fitness is specially designed to strengthen your abdominals, lower back and pelvic floor muscles: those which support your spine and internal organs - the foundation of your body. Exercising the core is essential to good posture and balance. If you ignore these muscle groups, the risk of kyphosis, osteoporosis, and other chronic disease is increased. By building a strong core foundation, your overall physical health and appearance is improved and will help you enjoy all of the physical activities that you look forward to: walking, biking, gardening, and the like. You will feel a tremendous difference in how you feel and how you see yourself. Stronger Seniors Core Fitness Chair Exercise Program is based on the teachings of Joseph Pilates. Pilates incorporates exercises that train your body from the inside out. No other exercise program is as gentle to your body while providing a challenging workout. Modified for the Chair by StottT Pilates Instructor Trainer Anne Pringle Burnell, this DVD is so safe that it is used in physical therapy facilities to rehabilitate injuries. If you are looking to better your overall health, Stronger Seniors Core Fitness Chair Exercise Program is an effective, well-paced exercise DVD. Review Anne's commitment to the wellness of our Seniors is evident in how she directs the class as well as in her personal interactions. She is always conscientious about the safety of participants, striking a balance between challenging them to grow in strength while monitoring their limitations. I entrust our Seniors to Anne's skill and care each week without reservation and recommend her personal instruction or video instruction to older adults who want to be strong for their daily lives. --Rev. Patty Jenkins- Director, Center for Whole Health, Chicago I am not yet a full-fledged senior but I am getting there. I wanted something to work my core without exhausting myself or being too difficult for me to complete. This is the answer for all of us, not only seniors, with flexibility issues or other body wear and tear which requires care when exercising. I would say this would be suitable for anyone 55 or older who is reasonably active. Its aim is to keep you active and able to do everyday activities easier. I can do the entire routine and the instructor is wonderful. She explains things well and goes at just the right pace. The routine takes a bit over a half hour so it is not too long for those of us with time issues. There is a warm-up, then the core routine and ends with some standing exercises to strengthen your legs and feet (which Anne says to omit for those having trouble standing). Other than this, the rest of the routine is done sitting. I do feel like my core is working and I find that for a time after I finish, I do stand taller with better posture. This is a routine which I will find helpful for many years to come. --Cat, Idaho I bought this DVD along with the Stronger Seniors Yoga for my mother, who is neither a senior or immobile, but healing from a major surgery to her abdomen due to a cancerous tumor. Seeing a once very active women sitting on the couch killed me. These DVD's have got her active again and has allowed her to heal at the same time. There is accommodations for all levels of ability, and you can choose a long workout or a basic one. It also seems she has more energy and is happier, which is very important to the healing process. I found that I got a good workout as well. These DVD's are great and I recommend them for anyone. --Paige B, Dallas, TXI am not yet a full-fledged senior but I am getting there. I wanted something to work my core without exhausting myself or being too difficult for me to complete. This is the answer for all of us, not only seniors, with flexibility issues or other body wear and tear which requires care when exercising. I would say this would be suitable for anyone 55 or older who is reasonably active. Its aim is to keep you active and able to do everyday activities easier. I can do the entire routine and the instructor is wonderful. She explains things well and goes at just the right pace. The routine takes a bit over a half hour so it is not too long for those of us with time issues. There is a warm-up, then the core routine and ends with some standing exercises to strengthen your legs and feet (which Anne says to omit for those having trouble standing). Other than this, the rest of the routine is done sitting. I do feel like my core is working and I find that for a time after I finish, I do stand taller with better posture. This is a routine which I will find helpful for many years to come. --Cat, IdahoI bought this DVD along with the Stronger Seniors Yoga for my mother, who is neither a senior or immobile, but healing from a major surgery to her abdomen due to a cancerous tumor. Seeing a once very active women sitting on the couch killed me. These DVD's have got her active again and has allowed her to heal at the same time. There is accommodations for all levels of ability, and you can choose a long workout or a basic one. It also seems she has more energy and is happier, which is very important to the healing process. I found that I got a good workout as well. These DVD's are great and I recommend them for anyone. --Paige B, Dallas, TX P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); About the Actor An educator at the prominent Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Anne Pringle Burnell is the creator of the Stronger Seniors Chair Workout Program. Anne also developed the Peyow Aqua Pilates program which premiered at the Peninsula Spa. Anne is a Certified Education Provider for the American Council on Exercise (ACE)and the Aerobics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA). Ms. Burnell has been a guest instructor at spas and resort throughout North America and the Caribbean. Her other certifications include: Stott Pilates, Seniors Instruction, Nia Technique, Kickboxing, Cycling, Aquatics, Pre & Postnatal exercise. About the Director David Sommerfeld is a Chicago director whose credits include over 20 videos for Bally's Health Clubs. See more

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No

MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)

Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 3.2 Ounces

Item model number ‏ : ‎

Director ‏ : ‎ David Sommerfeld

Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC

Run time ‏ : ‎ 34 minutes

Release date ‏ : ‎ May 25, 2010

Actors ‏ : ‎ Anne Pringle Burnell

Studio ‏ : ‎ Spectrum Music and Video