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Indoor exercise recommendations for elderly

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WifeofDarth · 06/04/2020 09:03

I'm asking on behalf of DM. The word 'elderly' doesn't suit her at all, she is fit and sprightly, or at least she was before lockdown kept her inside. She walked a lot & was up and down stairs regularly (in London and regular tube user). She also swam regularly. She's 80.
My family has really made the most of online fitness vids since all this started and I'd love to suggest some good Youtube content to her, but can anyone tell me of some road tested gentle fitness/stretching/strength vids that would be suitable for someone of her age?
She has small pilates ball and a couple of resistance bands that I delivered to her when this all started.

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Skala123 · 06/04/2020 14:13

Have a look at paracise. Sounds like it might suit your requirements

ritzbiscuits · 06/04/2020 15:38

Would she be interested in trying ballet? There is a dedicated Silver Swan programme now for over 55s. I came across this beginner lesson on You Tube last week.

WifeofDarth · 06/04/2020 17:43

Amazing, thank you both. I started ballet when I turned 40, and it has made such a huge difference to me. DM is too shy to come to a class so the Silver Swans might be just right for her, thanks! (also, it doesn't have the word 'elderly' in the title so she won't feel pigeonholed.)
I'll look up the paracise too - I'm thinking that's going to be seated exercise, so 'safe'.
Many thanks for both suggestions, am open to others too.

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ritzbiscuits · 06/04/2020 18:04

Oh good for you. I returned to ballet after 20 years and slowly remembering everything. You may be interested in the Dutch National Ballet barre classes on You Tube.

Other options, I've seen Joe Wicks have 29 min senior sessions, but not watched them. I'm not sure they'd appeal to me if I was 80!

Or the Green Goddess has been doing exercise suggestions on BBC. She's 80 too and looks fabulous! One to google!

MyDcAreMarvel · 06/04/2020 18:10

chair based yoga on you tube.

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