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Episode 901
Tai Chi, an ancient form of Chinese exercise, has been shown to enhance balance, posture, and breathing. Mary Ann uses Tai Chi to focus on improving balance.
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Episode 902
Mary Ann uses a towel and rubber band to strengthen the hands and fingers.
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Episode 903
Mary Ann demonstrates exercises you can do throughout the day to help maintain quality of life and independence.
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Episode 904
Mary Ann demonstrates exercises to improve mobility of fingers and hands. Hand specialist, Julie Paull, OT, also shares tips on preparing your hands for exercises.
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Episode 905
Mary Ann focuses on breathing more efficiently throughout her exercises to improve overall health.
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Episode 906
As we age, we lose five to seven pounds of muscle tissue every 10 years, negatively impacting our metabolism and bone density. Exercising with weights and other forms of resistance helps to counteract the effects. In this full-body workout, Mary Ann features fun, safe, weight exercises.
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Episode 907
Mary Ann uses a ball to improve range of motion and strengthen back muscles that provide support.
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Episode 908
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Episode 909
Mary Ann demonstrates a variety of reactive training exercises throughout the program. This workout starts with shoes off to increase awareness and balance of the lower body.
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Episode 910
Two circulation exercises make this a great workout to get blood flowing through the body and a weight routine helps to strengthen the muscles and bones.
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Episode 911
Balance and coordination are essential for functional fitness. A small ball is used to improve these important skills.
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Episode 912
Mary Ann uses a large ball to help improve posture and a small ball to help improve coordination.
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Episode 913
This program features exercises for the back, abdominal, gluteal, and upper leg muscles to stabilize the body’s core.
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Episode 914
This episode focuses on improving balance and mobility. Finger and weight exercises are used to help coordinate head-eye movements and facilitate stimulation.
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Episode 915
This workout focuses on a variety of exercises designed to increase postural awareness and correct poor postural habits.
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Episode 916
Strong lower body muscles translate into greater mobility. This episode concentrates on exercises to strengthen the legs.
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Episode 917
Mary Ann emphasizes the importance of proper technique when using elastic resistance as another way to strengthen muscles.
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Episode 918
This is a great workout for anyone but the exercises are specially designed for those who have arthritis.
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Episode 919
Arm strength and endurance are needed for many everyday activities. Shoulder range of motion exercises are followed by strengthening movements.
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Episode 920
Many daily activities are limited by poor upper body flexibility. Mary Ann uses a towel and band to help improve upper body flexibility.