This video is a quick warm up to be used alone, or before other exercise. Consider doing this routine before taking a walk! Follow Go4Life fitness instructor Sandy Magrath as she leads an exercise routine designed specifically for adults over age 50. These exercises can be done at home, at work, at the gym—almost anywhere! The Go4Life Campaign from the National Institute on Aging focuses on encouraging older adults to make exercise and physical activity a part of their daily life. Use the Go4Life Everyday Exercises to practice the four types of exercise that are important for older adults: strength, balance, flexibility, and endurance. Visit https://go4life.nia.nih.gov/ for online resources, motivational tips, and free materials that can be sent to your home. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NIAGo4Life Thank you and Go4Life!

In this video, Go4Life fitness instructor Sandy Magrath shows how to do 3 balance exercises - stand on one foot, heel-to-toe, and the balance walk. Equipment needed: a stable chair. Follow Go4Life fitness instructor Sandy Magrath as she leads an exercise routine designed specifically for adults over age 50! These exercises can be done at home, at work, at the gym—almost anywhere! The Go4Life Campaign from the National Institute on Aging focuses on encouraging older adults to make exercise and physical activity a part of their daily life. Use the Go4Life Everyday Exercises to practice the four types of exercise that are important for older adults: strength, balance, flexibility, and endurance! Visit https://go4life.nia.nih.gov/ for online resources, motivational tips, and free materials that can be sent to your home. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NIAGo4Life Thank you and Go4Life!

This 10-minute workout video features stretching and flexibility exercises for older adults. Most exercises can be done without equipment. Learn more about the four types of exercise older adults need: https://go.usa.gov/xtqAy All comments must conform to NIA's comments policy: https://go.usa.gov/xtqAQ #Exercise #OlderAdults #Stretch #Flexibility

This video features six flexibility exercises for older adults. Most exercises can be done without equipment. Learn more about the four types of exercise older adults need: https://go.usa.gov/xtqAy All comments must conform to NIA's comments policy: https://go.usa.gov/xtqAQ #Exercise #OlderAdults #Flexibility