Day 1: TAKE 5 FOR FLEXIBILITY: Flexibility may be the most neglected component of fitness so have fun and join the group as they move through joint-specific range of motion movements. Your body was made to be in motion so Take 5 for Flexibility and stay in motion. USE IT OR LOSE IT!!!
Day 2: TAKE 5 FOR STRENGTH: Kelly explains the importance of maintaining physical strength in order to prevent a fall before she and the Take 5 ladies demonstrate how to use a resistance band. This is an easy to follow routine that targets each of the major muscle groups. Resistance band included in purchase of DVD.
DAY 3: TAKE 5 FOR POSTURE: Standing and sitting in poor posture requires more energy from your body and predisposes a person to a fall due to muscle fatigue and imbalance. This helpful routine will increase awareness of your posture, provide helpful tips to help you remember to “check your posture”, and encourage you to start a new GOOD POSTURE HABIT!
Day 4: TAKE 5 FOR STRENGTH: Push, pull, lift, get up, stay up. These actions are necessary in everyday life. The “Use it or lose it” concept applies to flexibility and strength. Follow along with Kelly and the Take 5 ladies as they use dumbbells and resistance bands to build the lean muscle mass that is necessary forindependent living.
DAY 5: TAKE 5 FOR MAINTENANCE: Because movement requires systematic movement, it is necessary to keep all systems functioning. Small muscles that support larger ones need to be isolated and exercised in order to remain intact. Maintaining these little muscles improves total body movement so make sure to tune in to Day 5 in order to learn helpful exercises that will make YOUR movement easier and reduce your risk of a fall.
*Bonus*: PROGRESSIVE BALANCE CHALLENGES **Bonus**
Balance training is an essential part of any Fall Prevention exercise routine and must be practiced consistently.
Start by challenging yourself with the basic balance challenge on Day 1. Becauseyour balance skills will adapt and improve with consistent practice, the challenges get more difficult, with Day 5 being the most challenging. Have fun but always respect your limits.
Start slow, build gradually and always try to do something since anything is better than nothing. You can do this.
Take responsibility for your health and have fun while doing it.
