Product Details

• Actors: Jim Burnworth
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Ageless Fitness
• VHS Release Date: January 10, 1995
• Run Time: 45 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6303464440
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,988 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Editorial Reviews

From the Actor

From the Featured Instructor, Dian Nissen-Ramirez: "It's never too late to improve your flexibility, strength and balance.

"The Fresh Start! workout is perfect for older adults, overweight individuals, those who haven't exercised for some time, or anyone who needs or wants a lighter-style exercise program. Even though this video was designed with Seniors in mind, the emphasis is not on age, but on getting and staying physically active.

"I sincerely feel my program will be a positive and motivating experience every time you exercise with us."

Product Description

A light and gentle workout designed for all ages and body types. FRESH START! is a low-intensity, yet energizing exercise routine with simple moves that are easy to follow. It does not contain any floor work or jumping moves that could injure your joints. Also included are safety tips and exercise advice. The exercise routine can be performed standing or seated. Fresh Start! is a full-body workout that begins with a gentle warm-up to help prevent injuries that could be caused by cold and tight muscles and ligaments. The next segment is for toning your lower-body and consists of movements that will develop strength and balance. Upper-body strengthening exercises are next in our goal to developing balanced strength. The cool-down will stretch your muscles that have been warmed by exercise and increase their range of motion. As we age, we lose flexibility. One way to delay or even reverse this loss is to stretch your muscles when they are warm and supple. This is also good for the ligaments since they too shorten and become susceptible to injury over the years. IF YOU EXERCISE REGULARLY OR NEED A "FRESH START," THIS SAFE AND EFFECTIVE METHOD IS FOR YOU! "The videos are excellent. In fact, I sent them to my mother"! - Dr. E. Lee Rice

Doctor of Osteopathy "The Best Senior fitness video I have found. Safe and effective!!" - S. Keech  Virginia Beach, VA "Your video is colorful, safe, fun - and you and your students are warm and encouraging." - M. Shaeffer  Ottumwa, IA "This was an excellent video for a woman my age (72), stretching, weights, etc. Very well done. Dian speaks concisely, and her explanations are excellent." - E. Fee  Homosasa, FL "I bought this tape for my mother who had never done a videotape for exercise. I did it with her to help her out. She loved it! Thank you!" - D. Hodge  Brockport, N.Y.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

67 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ageless perspiration, February 18, 2001

By A Customer

Having had a knee replacement 2 1/2 months ago, I knew I wanted something to get me going again. This is the one. Walking and swimming I enjoy but I have never exercised to a tape before or for that matter, exercised in any formal way. Fresh Start makes me feel great. I look forward to doing this 35 min tape everyday. From the beginning I have been able to do it easily. And I can make it harder by really throwing myself into it if I feel like it. Dian is clear in her instruction and not too fast, just right. Also, she is not relentlessly cheerful. Just pleasant! I clunk and creak in my joints still while doing these routines, but there's no pain it's just residual inactivity and arthritis. It's really wonderful stretching my limbs gently. I can turn my head way to the sides now. I couldn't, 2 weeks ago. Get this tape if you are stiff and need help with stretching and balance. You need 2 lb hand weights for one section in the tape and there is no up and down floor work. Lovely.

59 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good workout for out of shapers., October 31, 1999

By	Kit C. Massey (Danville, CA.) - See all my reviews

It seemed so easy the first time. But on the third day, I really felt it! No jumping around, in fact a lot is done from your chair. Warm-up, strength building and cool-down are all incorporated into thirty minutes. Highly recommended.

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun tape, August 3, 2003

By A Customer

I am only 40 years old but I am currently disabled. This video has very low impact aerobic activity & lots of chair activities. It works for aerobics, flexibility & strength. I have a serious foot problem but was able to do this video. If you cant stand at all, I would not recommend this video. Most of the activity is done sitting in a chair or using a chair for balance/support. there is some light walking/marching in place. You can truly work at your own pace. I liked the trainer. She is just perky enough, not annoying & gives good instruction. If you are new to fitness, watch the video through once before starting. some of her cues are not shown by her immediately. I feel like I am working out considering my severe fatigue & other problems. I like this video & recommend it to people who are overwhelmed by fitness. Old or young, if you have some limitations, this is for you. good luck.