Ageless Fitness – Fresh Start! Light and Gentle Exercise
August 8, 2010 by Bodybuilder
Filed under Fitness
Description
A light and gentle workout designed for all ages and body types. FRESH START! is a low-intensity, yet energizing exercise routine with simple moves that are easy to follow. It does not contain any floor work or jumping moves that could injure your joints. Also included are safety tips and exercise advice. The exercise routine can be performed standing or seated. Fresh Start! is a full-body workout that begins with a gentle warm-up to help prevent injuries that could b… More >>
Having had a knee replacement 2 1/2 months ago, I knew I wanted something to get me going again. This is the one. Walking and swimming I enjoy but I have never exercised to a tape before or for that matter, exercised in any formal way. Fresh Start makes me feel great. I look forward to doing this 35 min tape everyday. From the beginning I have been able to do it easily. And I can make it harder by really throwing myself into it if I feel like it. Dian is clear in her instruction and not too fast, just right. Also, she is not relentlessly cheerful. Just pleasant! I clunk and creak in my joints still while doing these routines, but there’s no pain it’s just residual inactivity and arthritis. It’s really wonderful stretching my limbs gently. I can turn my head way to the sides now. I couldn’t, 2 weeks ago. Get this tape if you are stiff and need help with stretching and balance. You need 2 lb hand weights for one section in the tape and there is no up and down floor work. Lovely.
Rating: 5 / 5
It seemed so easy the first time. But on the third day, I really felt it! No jumping around, in fact a lot is done from your chair. Warm-up, strength building and cool-down are all incorporated into thirty minutes. Highly recommended.
Rating: 4 / 5
I am only 40 years old but I am currently disabled. This video has very low impact aerobic activity & lots of chair activities. It works for aerobics, flexibility & strength. I have a serious foot problem but was able to do this video. If you cant stand at all, I would not recommend this video. Most of the activity is done sitting in a chair or using a chair for balance/support. there is some light walking/marching in place. You can truly work at your own pace. I liked the trainer. She is just perky enough, not annoying & gives good instruction. If you are new to fitness, watch the video through once before starting. some of her cues are not shown by her immediately. I feel like I am working out considering my severe fatigue & other problems. I like this video & recommend it to people who are overwhelmed by fitness. Old or young, if you have some limitations, this is for you. good luck.
Rating: 4 / 5
I exercise at least 5 days a week to this video and yet I don’t get bored with it. Part of the reason for my non-boredom is that I look at one of the participants in the video and tell myself that I want my body to look as good as hers. What an incentive that is! I walked into a party a couple of nights ago and three people commented about the way I look. So I told them, “start to exercise with Dian!” I also use an old Richard Simmons exercise video which I like, though at age 69 I cannot keep up with Richard as well as I used to. So Ageless Fitness came into my life at the right time. Fresh Start is great. It took awhile for me to master some of the steps, but I have no difficulty now. I enjoy the workout, it’s varied and fun. Dian’s instructions are good, easy to follow. I especially like the fact that the workout can be done at one’s own pace.
Rating: 5 / 5
I exercise at least 5 days a week to this video and yet I don’t get bored with it. Part of the reason for my non-boredom is that I look at one of the participants in the video and tell myself that I want my body to look as good as hers. What an incentive that is! I walked into a party a couple of nights ago and three people commented about the way I look. So I told them, “start to exercise with Dian!” I also use an old Richard Simmons exercise video which I like, though at age 69 I cannot keep up with Richard as well as I used to. So Ageless Fitness came into my life at the right time. Fresh Start is great. It took awhile for me to master some of the steps, but I have no difficulty now. I enjoy the workout, it’s varied and fun. Dian’s instructions are good, easy to follow. I especially like the fact that the workout can be done at one’s own pace.
Rating: 5 / 5