Staying active is one of the keys to a healthier life. And it's never too late to start.
No matter what your current level of activity, there are exercises you can do to increase your mobility and freedom of movement. Here are a few resources to help you get started.
- The Quick Series Guide to Exercise for Seniors, by Luxart Communications
- Walking for the Health of It, by Jeanne Ralston
The Easy and Effective Exercise for People over 50 - Safe Therapeutic Exercise for the Frail Elderly, by O. Hurley
- Senior Fitness, by Ruth Heidrich
- Developing a Fitness Program for the Frail and Well Elderly, by Christian Thompson
- Investing in Your Health, by G. Siegfried Kutter
Successful Aging Through Fitness and Nutrition - The Little Blue Book of Fitness and Health, by Gary Savage, Tony Jarvis, and Sara J. Henry
393 Common-Sense Tips to Help You Achieve Optimum Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Health
You may also be interested in this DVD:
Zookinesis Chair Exercises for Seniors
Related to Tai-chi, Chi-Gung, and Chinese Yoga, Zookinesis is an ancient Chinese system of light exercise for the elderly which is designed to restore vitality. Working on all aspects of the body--including muscle tone and strength, flexibility, breathing, and more--these exercises can be performed in segments as brief as 15 minutes. Instructor Bob Klein is a veteran Tai-chi instructor who has written four books and hosted over 50 video presentations on the subject.
