Strength and Balance DVD

The DVD is 50 minutes long and is broken into eight short segments that strengthen specific areas, such as legs, arms, lower back, and chest. The simple exercises also improve balance and flexibility. What makes the DVD unique and appropriate for boomers is that seated and standing options are always suggested, the instructors explain how the exercises will help with everyday activities and it works if you are 50 or 90 depending on which difficulty level you choose.

“Exercise is a powerful medicine that can keep boomers healthy and independent,” says Erin Billowits, founder of Vintage Fitness. “Strength training is done by less than 10 per cent of Canadian seniors, yet hundreds of studies prove that older adults can safely get stronger at any age. Strength training has extensive benefits such as increasing bone density, decreasing body fat, reducing the risk of falls and improving daily functioning such as walking speed and reaction time,” explains Billowits.