Reach the top cabinet, comb your hair, put on your shoes. Flexibility is an essential component of life and an effective fall prevention exercise program. This seated activity routine encourages pain-free, joint specific movements that promote optimal function in activities of daily living.

Independent life requires strength. In this exercise video designed for older adults, Kelly demonstrates fall prevention exercises designed to maintain physical strength, particularly the lower body and large muscle groups. Use the resistance band that comes with the purchase of this strengthening video for seniors to fight the effects of aging.

Breathe easier, increase energy levels, improve digestion, sleep better, look thinner, appear younger… all by practicing better posture! This seated exercise routine increases postural awareness and provides helpful tips to improve the way you carry yourself. Kelly challenges you to “check your window” and give good posture your best effort for 3 weeks as you form a new habit.

Push, pull, lift, get up, stay up. These are actions of life that require energy and we all know if you don’t use it, you’ll lose it! In this video, Kelly and the Take 5 to Exercise ladies use a resistance band and light dumbbells (or soup cans) to demonstrate exercises designed to build the lean muscle mass necessary for independent living.

Total body balance requires isolating the small muscle groups that support and aid the function of larger muscles. Performing maintenance movements is an important part of a fall risk reduction exercise program. Take 5 for Maintenance and learn helpful activities that will make movement easier and reduce the risk of a fall.