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"Move Those Joints" was specially designed for people of all ages who suffer from arthritis.*  This therapeutic exercise program will help you manage your arthritis by increasing flexibility in your joints and strengthening surrounding muscles. All movements are doctor recommended and approved. This workout can be performed seated or standing and consists of:

- Gentle warm-up
- Movements to improve range of motion
- Deep breathing and relaxation
- Focus on hands, wrists and fingers
- Invigorating massage to increase circulation
- Relaxing stretch

*Although arthritis is defined as "joint inflammation," the term is used loosely to include the approximately 100 inflammatory and noninflammatory diseases that affect the joints, connective tissue, and other supporting tissue. Arthritis Foundation, Arthritis Information (1994)

This video has been carried by Johnson & Johnson, and used by hospitals and physical therapists nationwide. Some comments from exercisers: "I love it, it helps the arthritis in the back of my neck." - R. Root  American Fork, UT "I love the videos. I am 76 and I have a slow attention span, so you take them slow and I can keep up. Thank you."
- D. McKinley  Battle Creek, MO "Good to know what moves are beneficial for arthritis sufferers. I'm looking for ideas for my senior classes."
- Mary, Downtown YMCA  San Diego, CA

A light and gentle workout designed for all ages and body types. FRESH START! is a low-intensity, yet energizing exercise routine with simple moves that are easy to follow. It does not contain any floor work or jumping moves that could injure your joints. Also included are safety tips and exercise advice. The exercise routine can be performed standing or seated. Fresh Start! is a full-body workout that begins with a gentle warm-up to help prevent injuries that could be caused by cold and tight muscles and ligaments. The next segment is for toning your lower-body and consists of movements that will develop strength and balance. Upper-body strengthening exercises are next in our goal to developing balanced strength. The cool-down will stretch your muscles that have been warmed by exercise and increase their range of motion. As we age, we lose flexibility. One way to delay or even reverse this loss is to stretch your muscles when they are warm and supple. This is also good for the ligaments since they too shorten and become susceptible to injury over the years. IF YOU EXERCISE REGULARLY OR NEED A "FRESH START," THIS SAFE AND EFFECTIVE METHOD IS FOR YOU! "The videos are excellent. In fact, I sent them to my mother"! - Dr. E. Lee Rice

Doctor of Osteopathy "The Best Senior fitness video I have found. Safe and effective!!" - S. Keech  Virginia Beach, VA "Your video is colorful, safe, fun - and you and your students are warm and encouraging." - M. Shaeffer  Ottumwa, IA "This was an excellent video for a woman my age (72), stretching, weights, etc. Very well done. Dian speaks concisely, and her explanations are excellent." - E. Fee  Homosasa, FL "I bought this tape for my mother who had never done a videotape for exercise. I did it with her to help her out. She loved it! Thank you!" - D. Hodge  Brockport, N.Y.

Yoga for the Young at Heart introduces older adults to accessible yoga. Through yoga, you can create health, strength, flexibility, and a sense of inner serenity.

Especially for seniors and less flexible beginners over 50, these gentle stretching exercises inspire and support increased vitality, strength and flexibility. This "flowing yoga" class links the poses together in a continuous sequence that allows the student to access poses gently and naturally.

An encouraging class of students ranging in age from 45 to 82 will inspire you! In a soothing voice, Susan guides the class with specific directions for moving in and out of the poses, as well as controlled breathing. Relaxing music accompanies the class and sets the mood for this motivational video to inspire beginning yoga students to achieve a stronger body and more peaceful mind.

Award-winning producer Susan Winter Ward presents her newest accessible yoga program for those over 50. Every Day Yoga for Every Body features Susan teaching a class of inspiring BabyBoomers, as they move through a flowing yoga class to build higher levels of strength, flexibility and vitality, accompanied by uplifting Celtic harp music.

This class brings inspiration and direction to the large population of us facing the second half of life. Yoga for the Young at Heart supports those wanting to maintain or build strength of body, enhance peace of mind and develop a more intuitive connection with their inner spirit.

Every Day Yoga for Every Body is the 3rd in the Yoga for the Young at Heart, Basic Series which also includes the Yoga for the Young at Heart (Vol. 1) and Accessible Yoga for Every Body (Vol. 2) video classes.

User-friendly and un-intimidating, Every Day Yoga for Every Body offers the benefits and joys of yoga in a way that is adaptable to any level of ability. This yoga class is a gift to yourself or your loved one

The Lilias! Discover Gentle Yoga Moments series brings the amazing benefits of yoga to mature adults. Let Lilias teach you the timeless benefits of yoga. Her encouragement and motivating nature will inspire you to use yoga to enhance health, joy and delight in your life. This specially designed program is the perfect practice for the mature body and mind. The Lilias! Discover Gentle Yoga Moments A.M. Workout helps you liberate your natural energy, builds strength and confidence, improves circulation and range of motion in the joints, maintains a strong back, breathing techniques to build energy and clear the mind, prepares you for the day with flexibility and vitality. Let Lilias show you how yoga can unlock your personal energy, teach you to listen to your body and find your inner wisdom. This delightful yoga program is the perfect way to start your day. Discover how good you can feel.

Release Date: 2003-08-01

Almost 40,000,000 Americans have some form of Arthritis. Recent scientific studies show how low-impact aerobic exercise is "Safe and Desirable," resulting in:

-decreased pain and stiffness
-increased self-sufficiency
-improved fitness and self-esteem

The video "Exercise Can Beat Arthritis" is especially designed system of 9 gentle exercise routines, all set to inviting original music.

EXERCISE SEQUENCE:
1) RISING CURTAIN: Warm-up, breathing and gentle stretches.
2) HUBERTUS JAGD: Warm-up movement at a faster pace.
3) HAPPY SAILING: Movement for neck, shoulders and spine.
4) STEP BOTTOM: Fun routine for arms legs and face.
5) SCHAFERSPIELE: Moving extremities, hands and feet.
6) RONDO ROYAL: For heart, lungs, legs and circulation.
7) BOUCING CHARLY: More for almost everything- arms, legs, heart, lungs, brain.
8) PAVILLON D'AMOUR: Easy relaxed slowdown.
9) PASSAT: Gentle relaxed movement for the bodies.
10) MOVING RIVER: Wind down, pick yourself up and on with your day.

V.I.E.W. Video now introduces this unique workout program to America for the first time. This system has been used successfully by tens of thousands of people with arthritis in Australia. It has also ideal for older adults or anyone who wants a gentle and fun exercise program.

Valerie Sayce is a leading Physical Therapist working at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria, as the physical Activities Educator. She develops and supervises the Foundation's demonstration team "Joint Action," and other educational programs.

Mental Fitness will calm the mind by focusing on the breath, relax the muscles of the body and increase memory. The mental exercises will diminish the effects of age-related memory loss; enhance alertness and the ability to focus; heighten spatial awareness and creativity using imagery techniques.  

  The first activity in the tape is "minding the breath." During the day, we have to pay attention to a number of activities. Doing many things at once can have its benefits, but, often for our brain it is wise to let the mind rest and focus only on one thing: breathing. The next step is to relax the muscles of the body. By bringing focus to the body we are using an effective technique for developing concentration and flexibility of attention simultaneously. By the time this segment is finished, it may feel as if the entire body has dropped away, or has become transparent, it can feel as if there is nothing but breath flowing freely across all the boundaries of the body. The next part is memory exercises and techniques to improve creative thinking and spatial awareness. The background music and sounds of nature are very relaxing. Beautiful scenery is pleasing to the eye. By practicing this video, you will:

- Enhance memory and diminish the effects of age-related memory loss
- Increase alertness and the ability to focus
- Experience muscle relaxation
- Develop a sense of inner peace
- Reduce physical, emotional, and mental stress
- Heighten spatial awareness and creativity using imagery techniques