It's a Great Life

As we age, our range of motion diminishes, muscle mass decreases, and the muscles themselves stiffen leading to the hunched-over, shambling gait of many an elderly citizen. However, as this 5-volume comprehensive program for seniors points out, a little preventive limbering up and exercising will have seniors vigorously mobile well into their twilight years. We watched the opener, Flexibility and Balance, which opened with a 20-minute stretching and light exercise segment demonstrated by seniors, followed by a brief overview of the dangers of sedentary living and the benefits of exercise, and concluded with a more detailed description of the exercises presented in the opening section. A solid exercise program for seniors, this series is recommended. The four other titles are: Upper Body Strengtheners, Lower Body Strengtheners, Aerobics and Healthy Back. Aud: P. (R. Pitman)