Free Online Fitness Session

for older adults

Jordan’s session 16 December 2020

Led by Jordan, this varied workout for over 60s is a little different from our normal set of movements. The 30-minute session lets you get fit but it’s also fun because you’ll strengthen the body in ways that you’re not used to.

Although it’s beneficial to stick to a routine, there is never any harm in adding variation to keep the body and mind guessing. You’ll be working through four movements, all of which can be done with or without the aid of weights. These can be dumb-bells or household items like cans of baked beans or bags of rice.

The movements are:

1 Side to Side Shoulder Press: a variation of the Shoulder Press.

2 Single Sided Deadlift: to help strengthen the lower back. It also teaches you the correct way to pick something up from the floor with one hand.

3 Kettlebell Swing: a dynamic movement that uses the hips.

4 Weighted March: requires you to walk with perfect posture.

After all the hard work is done you’ll be treated to a nice stretch to cool down.

We’d love to have your comments about this varied workout for over 60s. Don’t forget to subscribe to the FIT FOR GOOD YouTube Channel! Please do consider donating to FIT FOR GOOD so that we can carry on providing FREE sessions.

What is FIT FOR GOOD?

Research supports the fact that regular exercise is vital to good health and helps control the ageing process. FIT FOR GOOD is a programme specifically designed to help men and women over 60, of all abilities, take more control over how they age and enjoy becoming more mobile, more stable and more socially active.

Although we all understand that exercise is essential for living well into old age, it’s hard to find a way to make it part of daily life. FIT FOR GOOD sessions aim to help you enjoy healthier, happier ageing. Our professional trainers guide you. You gain strength, balance, flexibility and stamina during each workout. You work at your own pace and your own ability – although it’s always good to push yourself just slightly to gain maximum benefit.

3 Comments

  1. Kay Chordia on December 17, 2020 at 10:49 am

    Another good session Jordan, nice to do something different.
    Try and have a good Christmas as much as covid restrictions will allow, this goes for all your colleagues at FFG also.



  2. Audrey on December 18, 2020 at 10:29 am

    That was quite hard on the shoulders. Not sure I will do again! Have a good Christmas.



  3. Jean on April 30, 2021 at 12:30 pm

    Excellent with all the different movements that we don’t usually do , quite hard work .



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MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR SESSION

Fit For Good online sessions are a convenient, enjoyable way of improving your fitness and helping to increase your strength, stability and balance.

To make the most of each session:

  • Position your computer, laptop, iPad or phone on a stable surface near where you will be working. If you can get YouTube on your television, that's another option
  • Check the floor where you are exercising is not slippery and that there is nothing you could trip over
  • Wear loose clothing and comfortable trainers or shoes
  • Keep a glass or bottle of water to hand to ensure you stay hydrated
  • Have a chair or other stable object to hold onto if necessary
  • Place your weights - whether they are actual dumbbells, cans of beans, bottles of water or whatever works for you - where you can easily reach them, but won't trip over them
  • Exercise within your comfort zone, pausing the video whenever you need to rest or hydrate
  • Play background music if it helps you relax

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