Free Online Fitness Session

for older adults

Jordan’s session 13 May 2020

Led by Jordan, this 50-minute workout contains many different movements to improve your overall general fitness. The first workout contains three exercises that combine strength, functional and cardio work. At first you’ll be moving slowly with the upper body, then slowly with the lower body, before finishing the round off with a faster movement targeting the whole body. This trio of exercises has been designed to mimic the way you move in day to day life, which is never static and constantly varied. As a result, you’ll be improving your general physical preparedness, which will make moving around in daily life easier.

The second workout aims to strengthen your upper body, core and balance. Again, you’ll be working through three exercises that will get you moving at different speeds and intensities, essentially helping you prepare for everyday life. It is very important to have a strong core and good balance as the former helps to protect the lower back and the latter reduces the risk of falling. Both of these, combined with strong muscles from the strength work and a healthy heart from the cardiovascular work, makes this a very well rounded session.

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5 Comments

  1. Janet Palmer on May 13, 2020 at 2:48 pm

    Great session Jordan.



  2. Jean Foster on May 14, 2020 at 4:29 pm

    Brilliant as always , thank you so much !!



  3. Audrey on May 19, 2020 at 11:02 am

    Great session nice to have some different exercises and not a squat in sight!! Thanks Jordan



  4. Sandra Lewis on January 6, 2021 at 9:25 am

    Many thanks, thoroughly enjoyed the session



  5. Hardy & Felicity Stroud on February 4, 2021 at 9:51 am

    we are doing one workout each day except one and are feeling the benefit. Thank you Jordan



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