Boomer Be Fit: Strength, Vol. 1

From the producers of the Sit and Be Fit TV series, Boomer Be Fit: Strength, Vol. 1 is aimed at people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s—the age range when the body begins to really slow down. The program promises (to the strains of the Mission: Impossible theme) to help exercisers achieve more energy, age well, stay independent, feel great, and be less stressed. Gretchen Wilson, daughter of senior fitness guru Mary Ann Wilson (who hosts Sit and Be Fit), and personal trainer Scott Totton lead exercises in four categories—floor, step, flexible tubing, and weights—with Totton explaining the moves and Wilson demonstrating while the pair engage in lighthearted banter. The production is minimal—a plain set, a stool for Totton, and a couple of props—but the overall presentation is engaging, and the exercises are clearly described and performed. Sure to appeal to aging boomers, this is recommended. Aud: P. (F. Gardner)