Posts Tagged ‘over 70s workouts’
Body stretching exercises for seniors 8 March 2021
Made up of body stretching exercises, this 28-minute flexibility session is led by Jordan. It’s ideal for older adults who are looking for a challenging full body stretch. In today’s session, you’ll be moving through five stretches that cover most of the body’s major muscle groups. You’ll be holding each stretch longer than normal. This…
Read MoreLower body stretching 5 March 2021
Led by Jordan, this 26-minute fitness session is for over 60s who are looking for relaxing lower body stretching. If you’ve been sitting a lot lately or haven’t been as active as normal, this is the perfect session. Today we’re focusing on the lower body, paying particular attention to the hips and hamstrings. Both of…
Read MoreJordan’s session 3 March 2021
Led by Jordan, this session includes a full body workout for over 60s who are looking to build general fitness. In today’s 30-minute session, you’ll be working through five exercises. These work different elements of fitness: upper and lower body strength, cardiovascular fitness, core stability and balance. Combining these helps to build general fitness, preparing…
Read MoreJordan’s flexibility session 1 March 2021
Led by Jordan, this 30-minute flexibility fitness session is for over 60s who regularly have a stiff or sore lower back. There are a number of different factors that can cause problems with the lower back. This session attempts to address these problems, with the goal of alleviating the symptoms. You’ll work through a number…
Read MoreJordan’s flexibility session 26 February
Led by Jordan, this 26-minute session for older adults concentrates on exercises for the spine and shoulders. The spine and shoulders are usually problem areas for most older adults. We tend to sit more than we should so the spine loses its ability to flex, extend, twist and bend. Another result of a sedentary lifestyle…
Read MoreJordan’s session 24 February 2021
Led by Jordan, this 30-minute fitness session is for over 60s who are looking to work on their strength and conditioning. In today’s session, you’ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself using the AMRAP format: ‘As Many Rounds As Possible’. Against a timed clock, you’ll be working through three exercises for a set amount of…
Read MoreJordan’s flexibility session 22 February 2021
Led by Jordan, this flexibility fitness session is for over 60s who are looking for a relaxing full body stretch. In today’s 25-minute session you’ll be following along with Jordan. He’ll helps you stretch, quite literally from top to bottom. You’ll start with the head and neck, working your way down through the shoulders, core,…
Read MoreSafety first
You may be exercising regularly and reaping the benefits, but it’s still important to keep safety in mind – and this is even more important if you haven’t been exercising in a while. Here are a few safety tips, both for yourself, and to pass on to others who may be starting an exercise programme:…
Read MoreJordan’s flexibility session 19 February 2021
Led by Jordan, this 25-minute session concentrates on balanced full body stretching for over 60s. All of the stretches in today’s session are single-sided. This means you’ll get the chance to focus your full attention on each side to promote balance across the body. Often, when we stretch both sides at the same time, we…
Read MoreJordan’s session 17 February 2021
This 30-minute session of cardiovascular conditioning for seniors will also help to strengthen your core. Jordan will first lead you through a warm up. You’ll then continue through eight different aerobic movements, where you’ll be working at an intensity that suits you. The benefits of cardiovascular conditioning are endless. Working on your cardio regularly will…
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