Testimonials

Testimonials for Stronger Seniors – Chair Exercises to Enhance Your Life

The Stronger Seniors workout program is practiced by the following:

—and tens of thousands of other Stronger Seniors across America!

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Senior-level health professionals are singing the praises of the Stronger Seniors chair exercises for seniors:

“These chair exercises offer a safe, practical workout suitable for any senior who desires to increase mobility, strength and endurance. I recommend this program to my patients with chronic cardiovascular conditions who need to begin an exercise regimen or who have difficulty maintaining an exercise routine.”
- Dr. Allen S. Anderson, M.D., F.A.C.C.

Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Chicago

Attending Cardiologist, University of Chicago Hospitals

Director, Center for Heart Failure Management

“Anne’s commitment to the wellness of our members is evident in how she directs the class as well as in her personal interactions. She is always conscientious about the safety of participants, striking a balance between challenging them to grow in strength while monitoring their limitations. I entrust our members to Anne’s skill and care each week without reservation and recommend her personal instruction or video instruction to older adults who want to be strong for their daily lives.”
- Rev. Patty Jenkins
Director, Center for Older Adults/Fourth Presbyterian Church

“Anne, just wanted to let you know how the girls loved the chair exercises for seniors on Monday night at TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly). I gave them the choice of which to use so they went for the ‘Strength’ disc, which surprised me. I thought they would go for the stretching. That stretching just plain feels good.

Boy, were they shocked at the work out. We only had about 30 minutes, so we made it thru the warm up and most of the aerobics. They were surprised at how out of shape they were. All agreed it was an excellent video and want to try more of it again in a couple of weeks when I get back from vacation.

We have a small room, but I staggered the chairs as best I could to get the full impact of extending our arms and legs.”

- Terry F.

“I recently purchased this video for the seniors at my job and they love it!!!”

- Joan Spencer, South Ozone Park, NY
“I purchased Stronger Seniors Chair Exercises for my 76 year old mother hoping it would help her body be as strong as her mind. Unfortunately, my mother got sick and has not been able to use the workout DVDs. I tried them though and found them to be a great workout for my injured shoulder and lower back. At 41 years old I didn’t mind working out with the older crowd. The in instructor is my age so that helped. I hope that mother will get to feeling better soon so that she can try the workout. She’ll like it, I’m sure. “
- Tina Chandler, Desert, AZ
“Our seniors love this program… I just ordered the Yoga program for them.”
- Laurie Clark-Rooth
Fitness Director, The Renaissance

Stronger Seniors throughout the country are talking about the Stronger Seniors chair exercise program:

I am 70 yrs old, Never have done Yoga, Began this 4 weeks ago. I feel better after doing it, and am seeing improvement in the level of pain when bending over, from Arthritis. I can tell the difference in how I feel if I don’t do it, am using the program almost every day now. Thank you, everyone connected with this program!!!!! My friend is a yoga teacher, bought this first, I used hers until mine came.

-Maxine J.

“Thank you so much for all of your help! It is rare these days to be able to talk to a real person, and to have that person be so nice.”
- Jamie Broadbent
Jefferson OH

“I sometimes think people have forgotten about senior citizens needing to get some exercise. Since it is difficult for me to walk for very long at a time and not wanting to lose what mobility I have…this is a blessing….PLEASE remember to not overdo but to do what you can…in moderation in any exercise. God bless you all.

THIS would be a good gift for your parents…and it would encourage them if you encouraged them to try to keep flexible. We all want to stay out of nursing homes and most of us don’t want to be a burden on our children, so this a great gift to give someone you love.”- Frances Carroll

Kentucky
“Thank you so much for this particular video. I have been diagnosed with spinal stenosis (high grade) and this feels so good when I do it. My spinal cord is being squeezed right at the tail bone, and is very painful, so I am grateful to add this to my PT exercises.”
- Jean S., North Carolina
“Best videos I have found for chair exercise.”
- D.M. Gibson
Lafayette, La.
“We have gained so many benefits from Stronger Seniors. My husband has diabetes and had lost a good deal of muscle mass due to his illness. He gained 50 percent of his muscle mass back after Stronger Seniors and feels much better. As for myself, I was surprised when we got to the balance section and I couldn’t balance since I was a dancer in my youth. Now it took a little while, but I can balance and I am so thrilled about it.”
- Liz & Ivan Burner
“I had pains in my upper back which are no longer there after Stronger Seniors. My arms are much stronger. I had cartilage removed from my left knee and I was not able to straighten the leg out completely, but now after Stronger Seniors it’s almost flat. I found that my walking improved after using the videos; I walk longer and it doesn’t tire me much.”
- Betty Gibbons
“My husband wasn’t feeling well – he was rather weak – so I thought maybe the exercise class would help him. It helped him to get stronger, but I was surprised at what happened to me! Before the classes, I was getting some leg cramps at night and couldn’t sleep. I have no more cramps after doing these exercises. Now I have so much more energy and I feel better.”
- Clara Potera
“Thank you so much for all of your help! It is rare these days to be able to talk to a real person, and to have that person be so nice.”
- Jamie Broadbent
Jefferson OH
“My grandma is a very spry 93 years old. Sound in both mind and body. She was using a VCR tape of exercises designed for Seniors, but it stopped working properly. I looked for the same video on DVD, but it was old enough that it didn’t come in DVD. So, I ordered Stronger Seniors for her. She found that this Stretch and Strength DVD was an excellent mix of the exercises she found helpful. She gives it a 2 thumbs up, which is a lot for her to say as she can be very opinionated!”
- Deboroah Noye, Michigan

Learn More About Stronger Seniors

Stronger Seniors- Developed by Anne Burnell, Continuing Education Provider for the American Council on Exercise in Senior Exercise, Elderly Exercise, Exercise for Older Adults

Seated exercises are a great form of exercise for older adults, for those with disabilities, for people with poor balance, or for anyone else who has trouble standing or getting onto the floor to do regular exercise.

Chair exercise videos can also be done in the office in the course of the workday when you need energy and as a easy, practical way to work some activity into your day.

Seated exercises should be performed in a straight, sturdy chair.  Folding chairs are not safe and do not provide proper lumbar support. Keep your posture straight in the chair with your feet flat on the floor, unless otherwise instructed.

Chair exercises are gentle on the body and are generally safe for most seniors to do. You should talk to your doctor before beginning a any exercise program, but YOU must bring up exercise…. your doctor may not.  It’s up to you!

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