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Fitness and Nutrition for Seniors
See also Food: Nutrition and Recreation: Fitness & Exercise.
Fitness Videos
Anti-Aging Workout for Every Body. Flex & Tone
(DVD) RA781.A25259 2006x
Presents an exercise routine focusing on improving posture and balance and increasing strength and range of motion. Promoted as an "antidote for aging."
(DVD) RA781.A25259 2006x
Presents an exercise routine focusing on improving posture and balance and increasing strength and range of motion. Promoted as an "antidote for aging."
Chair Exercises for Seniors (2005)
Unique, upbeat, and refreshing exercise program designed for seniors who wish to work out in a chair. Incorporates hatha yoga techniques, gentle weight training, leg/abdominal strengthening, exercises to improve balance, stretching, deep breathing, and relaxation. Appropriate for a daily routine.
Unique, upbeat, and refreshing exercise program designed for seniors who wish to work out in a chair. Incorporates hatha yoga techniques, gentle weight training, leg/abdominal strengthening, exercises to improve balance, stretching, deep breathing, and relaxation. Appropriate for a daily routine.
Energy Boost for Seniors (2003)
Presents a low-intensity workout for older people that incorporates tai chi movements and is designed to increase strength, vitality, and mental vigor, as well as loosen joints and dissolve muscle tension.
Presents a low-intensity workout for older people that incorporates tai chi movements and is designed to increase strength, vitality, and mental vigor, as well as loosen joints and dissolve muscle tension.
Exercises for Active Seniors (2005)
Unique, upbeat, and refreshing exercise program designed for seniors who wish to have a full, active workout. Incorporates hatha yoga techniques, gentle weight training, abdominal/trunk strengthening, exercises to improve balance, stretching, deep breathing, and relaxation. Appropriate for a daily routine.
Unique, upbeat, and refreshing exercise program designed for seniors who wish to have a full, active workout. Incorporates hatha yoga techniques, gentle weight training, abdominal/trunk strengthening, exercises to improve balance, stretching, deep breathing, and relaxation. Appropriate for a daily routine.
Moving to Mozart: Classic Exercise for an Ageless Body (2005)
Presents two exercise programs for older people incorporating movements based on the stretches performed by dancers to stay limber, set to relaxing selections by Mozart.
Presents two exercise programs for older people incorporating movements based on the stretches performed by dancers to stay limber, set to relaxing selections by Mozart.
Sit and Be Fit. Balance & Fall Prevention Workout (2006)
"Physical activity is an important component in helping to prevent falls. Sit and be fit teams up with Stanford University Medical Center's Trauma Service, Sequoia Hospital, and the San Mateo County Fall Prevention Task Force to present a variety of exercises designed to reduce the risk of falling. This workout is intended for those who are most comfortable exercising in a seated position progressing to standing exercises using the chair for balance.
"Physical activity is an important component in helping to prevent falls. Sit and be fit teams up with Stanford University Medical Center's Trauma Service, Sequoia Hospital, and the San Mateo County Fall Prevention Task Force to present a variety of exercises designed to reduce the risk of falling. This workout is intended for those who are most comfortable exercising in a seated position progressing to standing exercises using the chair for balance.
Sit and Be Fit: Osteoporosis Workout II (2005)
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 senior citizens, arthritis sufferers, stroke patients and others needing slow, gentle movements.
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 senior citizens, arthritis sufferers, stroke patients and others needing slow, gentle movements.
Sit and Be Fit: Parkinson's Workout II (2006)
Demonstrates exercises that focus on posture, breathing, balance, truck mobility, ankle flexibility and rhythmic stepping.
Demonstrates exercises that focus on posture, breathing, balance, truck mobility, ankle flexibility and rhythmic stepping.
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Return to the topWeb Sites
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50 Plus Fitness Assocation
An international organization devoted to information about, motivation toward, and participation in exercise and fitness while aging. -
Mississippi State University Cooperative Extension Service
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"Food Guide for Older Folks"
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"Food Shopping for One or Two"
How to purchase food for nutritious, ecnonomical meals
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"Food Guide for Older Folks"
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Web of Life: Exercise
A Guide from the National Institute on Aging and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
The scientists and doctors at the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health collaborated to produce this guide which contains valuable information about how exercise and proper nutrition are crucial for staying healthy as we age and provides useful tips on establishing and maintaining a regular exercise program.
Pittsburgh Region
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City of Pittsburgh: Healthy Active Living
Healthy Active Living is committed to ensuring that all persons 60 and older live active and healthy lives. To achieve this goal, Citiparks Community Services operates 15 senior community centers focused on improving the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and financial interests of older residents. -
Community College of Allegheny County
Provides fitness classes for seniors in its non-credit course offerings. -
YMCA of Pittsburgh
Offers Senior Citizen Health & Fitness, Water Aerobics for Senior Citizens.
