Customer Reviews

Easy Does It! Staying Active, Staying Fit - Senior Fitness Video

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This is the best video for older adults I have ever used. No one has to get on the floor which is hard for some 55 plus seniors.It moves fast without wasted time just talking.It is great for men and women.

Although this DVD is directed at "seniors", it is actually an excellent exercise video for anyone who is starting an exercise program, who might have physical limitations, who wants to start "easy" but effectively, and so on. It is true to its description. It might also be very good as a daily overall warm-up routine for more vigorous exercise, but however it is used, it's well done, clear and well paced.

If you are a senior and looking for an easy-to-follow weight training and stretching video, search no more. This is the best one on the market.

I am a 66 year old male, overweight and out of shape who first borrowed this video from my library. After watching the video and doing the exercises, I decided to buy the video so that I can exercise with it on a regular basis. It gave me good stretching exercises for all the major joints and muscles and good, moderate weight training as well. There was not any single exercise I could not do, and yet I got a good workout and ended the exercise in a moderate sweat.

great - perfect for those needing implicit instructions, easy to keep up and follow.
another great feature, different angles making it easy to follow all approaches (showing side view, front and back views, etc.)

I purchased this for my 87 year old mother. She followed the entire program and said she would do it again. She generally does not like to do exercises, so I consider this a big success.

I've bought several exercise videos advertised for seniors that were either too strenuous for me, or had movements that hurt my knees, hips, or shoulders. But I can do this one! As with all of these programs, it's easy to pace yourself, working harder or less so, as your abilities permit. All movements seem safe and are very easy to do, nothing tricky. Instructor seems knowledgeable and has a pleasant personality. I originally borrowed this DVD from my brother, then bought my own. Three other DVDs available on Amazon that I like are "Exercise: A Video from the National Institute on Aging" (all standing or seated, explains what muscles are worked in each strengthening exercise); "Safe and Fit Total Body Workout" by Cindy Kozacek (great for aerobics, strength, balance, flexibility); "Fresh Start Collection" with Dian Ramirez (various routines include aerobics, strenghtening, floor exercises; lively music).

I purchased this video for my mother at Christmas along with another fitness video for seniors. She recently told me that she has been working out to the "Easy Does It" video and has really enjoyed it. My mother has not been active for quite a while and in the winter is not able to get out and even do yard work which is part of her routine, so I hope to find more for her like this.

This is a great senior exercise video! I've used it three times a week for two months and plan to continue.

As I approach my mid-seventies I know that I am not as limber or have quite the same balance as in past years. This video is wonderful as it involves stretching, a little of 5 lb hand weights (not included but hit WalMart or K Mart), and no impact exercises. You can do one or two sections and schedule the rest for a later time or the next day or just do the complete workout. AND, you aren't stiff and sore - no pain, no gain - from doing the exercises in this video. A relaxed pace is a bonus.