Product Description Ordered by wife. I have severe asthma, polymyalgia rhuematica. (form of arthritis). It was easier to sit and not move because of pain. Of course, you then have more and bigger problems with walking, standing and you are just plain weak- sitting all day your muscles get weak very fast when not in use. I was crying because I couldn't even get out of a chair let alone walk a few feet with feeling like my legs would give out and the pain...I can't tell you how much I hurt. The doctor told me to start exercising and to take it slow. I was physically fit until age 70. When I was diagnose with PMR and asthma. I had to look for senior exercise as I'm 74 and can't bounce around anymore. I bought this exercise program because of the ratings. It s wonderful. Use this 5 to 6 days week. Alternating discs. I feel great. I can now get out of the chair with no assistance and walk further than I have in a long time. I almost feel like myself again. I recommend this to everyone 60 years and above (50's too) no need to jump around for exercise. Ann Pringle Burnell is awesome in leading the exercise. I have been using this for two weeks. What a difference in the way i feel and move. You get a total body workout sitting in a chair. I was so weak and now I'm getting stronger by the day. Do not hesitate to get "Stronger Seniors". My husband and friends notice the difference in the way I'm moving. I LOVE THIS EXERCISE PROGRAM. DO NOT HESITATE TO PURCHASE THIS. Review Why do Seniors choose this Anne Pringle Burnell's Stronger Seniors Stretch and Strength Program? Many say it is Anne's vibrant personality on the screen, making exercise fun and easy to follow. Others say that having other seniors in the video make them feel more confident and able to do the exercises. If you want to get started with an exercise program, YOU will feel confident ordering this program, knowing that you will benefit from Anne's instruction. The 'Stretch' program will gently guide you through movements that will loosen up your joints and muscles, while increasing your flexibility and mobility. Stretching is so important! The 'Strength' program has 3 parts-Chair Aerobics, Weight Training in a chair, and exercises that will specifically improve your balance. Stretch and Strength covers all the bases. By following this carefully designed chair exercise program, you will meet the recommendations of doctors and health professionals to improve health and help prevent chronic illness. Stay strong! --StrongerSeniors.comHello Anne, We follow your DVDs and LOVE them. The group asked me to email you in hopes of persuading you to create more Stretch, Strength and Core exericse DVDs. Of all the DVDs we do, you are by far the favorite. We appreciate your tone of voice, clear instruction, gentle yet challenging workouts and music. I hope you do consider additional DVDs. We'd be the first to order. Many thanks for your motivation, enthusiasm and guidance in staying healthy. --Korena Thomen, Clinical Health Educator, Kaiser PermanenteAnne Pringle Burnell created the Stronger Seniors® Chair Exercise Program. Her program is offered by ACE and AFAA for CECs, and Anne has trained hundreds of personal trainers at workshops across the country. Ms. Burnell is an instructor at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. She is a Continuing Education Provider for the American Council on Exercise (ACE), and the Aerobics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA), training Certified Personal Trainers in the special needs of Senior Citizens Ms. Burnell is also Faculty for the National Council on Aging. Anne is one of only 150 Instructor Trainers worldwide for Stott PilatesTM, and is fully certified on all apparatuses. Her other certifications include: Nia Technique, Kickboxing, Cycling, Aquatics, Seniors Instruction, and Pre- & Postnatal exercise. Ms. Burnell has been a guest instructor at resorts throughout the U.S. and Caribbean, and an educational presenter for the National Council on Aging/American Society of Aging and the American Cancer Society. Anne is educator at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the University of Illinois at Chicago, the Center for Older Adults, Peninsula Spa, and Elements in Motion, a Stott PilatesTM Certification Center in Chicago. Ms. Burnell also developed the Peyow® Aqua Pilates program which premiered at the prestigious Peninsula Spa Chicago. The course is certified for CECs by the Aquatic Exercise Association. The Stronger Seniors® Workout Program is designed by Certified Fitness Instructor and Faculty Provider Anne Pringle Burnell to help seniors develop strength and to enhance the ability to function in daily life. These two fitness DVDs work together to improve your ability to be stable and balanced, to stay mobile, to go up and down stairs, to squat and pick something up, and to play with your grandchildren! --Stronger Seniors® Chair Exercise Programs Live Strong, Live LongHello Anne, We follow your DVDs and LOVE them. The group asked me to email you in hopes of persuading you to create more Stretch, Strength and Core exercise DVDs. Of all the DVDs we do, you are by far the favorite. We appreciate your tone of voice, clear instruction, gentle yet challenging worko --StrongerSeniors.comHello Anne, We follow your DVDs and LOVE them. The group asked me to email you in hopes of persuading you to create more Stretch, Strength and Core exericse DVDs. Of all the DVDs we do, you are by far the favorite. We appreciate your tone of voice, clear instruction, gentle yet challenging workouts and music. I hope you do consider additional DVDs. We'd be the first to order. Many thanks for your motivation, enthusiasm and guidance in staying healthy. --Karen Thomen, Clinical Health Educator, Kaiser PermanenteWe love them. We like the longer one the best so use it on Mon. and Fri. then use the 44 min. on Wed. There are between 45- 50 seniors each day. We love it. We use the 51 min. one on Mon. and Fri. the 44 min. on Wed. We usually have between 45-50 Seniors each week. Thank you for making it available to us/ --Betty Morain, San Juan Capistrano (CA) Seniors P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); About the Actor An instructor at the renowned Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago and Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Anne Pringle Burnell is the founder and creator of the Stronger Seniors Workout Program. Anne is a Continuing Education Provider for Older Adult Populations for the American Council on Exercise (ACE), and Faculty for the National Council on Aging. Anne also developed the Peyow Aqua Pilates program which premiered at the Peninsula Spa. Anne is also a continuing education provider for the Aerobics & Fitness Association of America and the Aquatic Exercise Association. Ms. Burnell has been a guest instructor at spas and resort throughout North America and the Caribbean. Her other certifications include: Stott Pilates, Seniors Instruction, Nia Technique, Kickboxing, Cycling, Aquatics, and Pre & Postnatal exercise. Anne teaches at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the University of Illinois at Chicago, The University Club, Center for Whole Health, Chicago the Peninsula Spa Chicago, and Elements in Motion, a Stott Pilates Certification Center. See more
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EXCELLENT exercises for those who need it most
After my father's passing last year, I moved my 85 year-old mother in with me. She's active for her age, but recently started having trouble with balance, getting out of her recliner, and out of the tub. I did a search on Amazon for chair exercises and came across this set. I ordered it a couple of months ago and it has made a tremendous difference in Mom 's mobility and comfort.The set comes with two DVDs; one has a stretching routine and the other has strength and balance exercises. Each routine is about 45 minutes long and are mostly done in a sturdy kitchen chair. Although I got these for Mom's benefit, my partner and I (both in late 50's) have taken to doing the exercises with Mom. We alternate the two DVD's 5-6 days a week and we've all three noted that we feel much better. I've bought other exercise DVDs, but they tend to have young contortionists leading the program. The routines are usually too hard and we end up hurting something and quitting. With this set I feel like I get about 70 percent of the benefit of a more intense stretching and arm strength workout with about 5 percent of the pain and injury. For example, for the weightlifing section, Mom uses 3 pound weights and I use 5 pound weights. We've both seen significant improvements in arm and shoulder flexibility and strength. The most important gain has been in Mom's balance and stability. She can now get out of her recliner easily, and she's much less tottery when she walks.I've been so impressed with the gains we've all made that I've ordered the set for my older sister and the mothers of several close friends. I've also shown the set to my physician and Mom's physician. They're both going to recommend to other patients. Given the high prevalence and serious consequences of falls in the elderly, I urge you to invest in this for any elderly loved one. My partner and I do other weekly excersises (walking, kayaking, Wii Fit, biking), but still find a lot of benefit in the exercises on these DVDs. My Mom likes the fact that the folks doing the exercises on the video are more like her than in most videos.The only issue you might have is helping an elderly person set up the DVD player and change the discs every day. Mom couldn't get the hang of the TiVo and DVD remotes, so it's good that she has me here. Also, you might watch your senior the first time or two to make sure they are doing the exercises correctly so as to not strain anything. Mom took a little coaching on some of the forms. Now she's a pro.I ordered two other DVDs in the Stronger Seniors series (Yoga and Pilates). Neither of those worked as well for us. The yoga was too hard for Mom and we didn't like the second instructor as well as the original instructor. The Pilates DVD uses stretch bands, but the exercises seem less intense and helpful. Surprisingly, Mom didn't like it as well because the workout is a few minutes shorter.Sorry for the long review, but I can't over emphasize how pleased our family is with these DVDs. I urge you to get this for your own health or for any senior you care about. FYI, I had never heard of Anne Pringle Burnell before I found these DVDs in an Amazon search. Now she's a hero at our house.
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Enjoy
Easy and fun
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Excellent
I love this DVD. Great for beginners and seniors. One section is 40mins and the other is 55mins. She is a great instructor. Highly recommend
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GREAT 2 DISC PROGRAM
I had previously checked these out from my local library so I knew what I was getting. Due to a medical issue, I can currently not wear shoes with back heels (i.e. tennis shoes). So I was looking for seated exercises. This is a great series (2 discs) for those who don't want to/can't stand to exercise. A full disc with a variety of stretching exercises and another disc with cardio/weight lifting/stretching exercising. All while sitting. Not too hard for those starting out but good enough for those who are a bit more in shape.
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Well built sessions. You can feel the difference rapidly
Good program to exerciseThe teacher is very good friendly and gives good explanationsWhat is great with her course is that we stretch after every set of exercice
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Great 2 disc Workout Program for Stronger Seniors
I am 81 years old with a variety of physical ailments that make it hard for me to exercise. Also have strength and balance problems. So far, I love this exercise program & have only used the first disc. Will progress to disc 2 as I can. Ann Pringle Burnell has a very nice manner. The exercises are slow and easy to follow, working both upper and lower body. I have been using this exercise video, alternating with “Yoga for Seniors”, another senior exercise program, for about 3 weeks. I can already feel an improvement in my flexibility, strength and balance. Both programs are great. The two gives me a little variety.
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A consideration for those who cannot stand when exercising.
Purchasing exercise DVD's can be very difficult, because those programs that would be appropriate for one person may not be so for another. When reading 5-star reviews one might be tempted to think "wow, this looks great", but here's the question: what are the capabilities of the person writing the review? What one person might find challenging and invigorating, another person might find boring. I have a closet full of exercise DVD's. Some of them were great for an earlier time in my life, but I cannot work with them now - I would injure myself. I am 68, and I have disc herniation in my lower back. I cannot get on the floor - or let me say if I did, it would be very difficult to get back up again! I cannot do kicks, either forward or backward or to the side. Therefore, I purchased this video. Truth be told, I purchased ALL of her videos. I like her perky spirit. However, they are too easy for me. Feels like a waste of my time. I intend to keep them, however. I may find I need them in a few years. If you're unsure about any exercise DVD, I recommend checking YouTube. Sometimes you can find a short segment of the workout there. Another idea is to check your local library, which I do very often. Bring it home, work with it, and then, if you like it, come back here and buy it from Amazon!
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Stronger Seniors® Stretch and Strength DVDs- 2 disc Chair Exercise Program
Stronger Seniors® Stretch and Strength DVDs- 2 disc Chair Exercise Program: Stretch DVD: approx. 44 min., seated, with some leg work, good cues and not too much repetition. Not broken into segments. Strength DVD: Warm up, seated aerobics, with cool down, followed by seated strength exercise, including leg work, with cool down. Then balance work, standing and sitting, with cool down. Warm up section could be done before strength and/or balance, as it stops briefly before going on to aerobics. Being very out of shape, these are at a good pace for me, and the instructor is encouraging without being annoying.
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