Video: Stronger Seniors Strength & Cardio Workout - Lower Body

This video from the Stronger Seniors Chair Workout series focuses on the lower body, increasing strength in the legs, while using the arms to increase heart rate for a gentle no-impact cardio workout at the same time. This one is for those who are either chair-bound, or unable to do a full workout standing up due to injury or infirmity.

You won't need anything to do this workout other than a sturdy chair, and it takes less than 10 minutes and should be safe for all fitness levels. Still, consult with your physician if you are unsure if you are fit enough for any form of exercise.

While it may not be as exciting as some of our usual weekly workout videos, fitness is more imperative than ever for seniors, increasing both quality and length of life. For those who are chair bound, any form of exercise is better than none - and you can tell that some of these lovely ladies are really having some fun with it!

If it's too basic for your needs, please do share this with loved ones in your life who may need a very gentle form of exercise!

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Splash Around and Lose Pounds with Water Aerobics

If you've tried regular aerobics and found it wasn't very fun for you, or you didn't like the sweaty and sore aftermath, water aerobics might prove a fun surprise to throw into your exercise routine.

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When it comes to using the water to work out, there are many ways that water aerobics can work for you. You can either do some of these exercises on your own, or you can join a club or a group that will teach you how to do them. No matter what you decide to do, you may find that water aerobics fit right in to your regular work out routine.

Basically, doing water aerobics means that you are going to be providing your body with great exercise, in a way that is easier on the joints. You are going to be doing aerobic work outs in much the same manner that you would if you weren’t in the water – for instance you are going to be able to run, walk, and do other movements during your work out. The difference is that you’ll be doing them in the water, which adds to the work out, while cushioning your joints from the shock of doing these activities on a hard floor.

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By doing your workout in the water, you are getting more resistance than if you were doing it in the air. Everyone knows that when you try to move through water you have to exert more force in order to make the movements that you want to make. This means that as you do your water aerobics, you are forced to use more of your muscle groups and you are forced to get stronger.

You may want to start with a water aerobics class, which will help you figure out how best to do your water aerobics. This is a great way to make sure that you know what you are doing, and to make sure that you are actually getting as much out of your exercise as you can. The instructor will guide the class through a series of movements, where you’ll be able to do the same repetitive motions over and over again. Hopefully, you’ll find that this will increase your heart rate and allow you to be able to start to work your body in a great and aerobic way. By doing water aerobics, you can get exercise and strengthen every part of your body – plus, water aerobics can be the most fun you’ve had in a pool since you were a little kid!