Heart Rate Safe Presents... Chair Exercise

Registered nurse Nancy Tedesco is the friendly instructor for this low impact, heart safe workout tape that caters to wheelchair-bound viewers and seniors wanting to keep in shape. Without much introduction or setup, Tedesco, sitting in a chair, calmly and conversationally starts off with arm exercises, encouraging viewers to continue movements, while paying special attention to the wrist and fingers, as well as the knees and toes. In the second segment, Tedesco uses hand weights and elastic bands for resistance training, giving viewers the option of using soup cans, whatever's handy, or simply following the movements empty-handed. Combining upbeat music with a single, straight-on camera setup, this no-frills tape is a solid choice for libraries looking to expand their exercise video collection to include alternative fitness programs. Recommended. Aud: P. (N. Plympton)