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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...
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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.
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According to experts, including Harvard Medical School, one of the most effective and comprehensive forms of exercise is the ancient Chinese art of tai chi. But how do you begin? What are the moves and exercises you need to know when you are a beginner? And is it important to get all the moves right to avoid injury and receive the benefits? David-Dorian Ross answers these questions and more with this simple TaijiFit routine. Many people believe tai...
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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...
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Good balance and a strong body are essential for living an active independent life, and to prevent falls. This DVD has a wide variety of exercises to strengthen your entire body and improve your balance. Drawing on traditional exercises, with Tai Chi, yoga, and dance based movements, you'll challenge your balance in many different ways to help you function at your best.--from container.
16) Sit and be fit
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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 arthritis sufferers.
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This one-hour bone healthy exercise video can help people with low bone density and osteoporosis to maintain or improve muscle strength and flexibility. This exercise program provides a total body workout led by leading exercise expert, Mirabai Holland, M.F.A. It also includes a 10-minute information section featuring the National Osteoporosis Foundations Clinical Director, Felicia Cosman, M.D. Skeletal Fitness is a comprehensive workout that...