Welcome to Fitness & Joy!
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Here you’ll find the latest videos, articles and inspiration to help you say “yes” to taking the next steps towards fitness and health.
Fitness and Joy at Any Age
Morning in America Spotlights yes2next
April and Aiko chat with Adrienne Bankert, Morning in America anchor, about their passion to help people of all ages stay active and healthy.
10 minute Stair Exercises
This 10 minute workout will strengthen muscles needed to climb and descend stairs: glutes, hips, thighs, core and legs. Perfect for seniors and beginners.
20 Minute Full Body Strength Workout
This 20 minute full body standing strength workout will build muscle in your arms, legs, back and core. We use dumbbells but you can use anything with weight such as water bottles or cans. The 7 exercises are done in 30-second intervals.
Holiday De-Stress Stretches
Our Holiday De-stress Stretches that will help you relax while increasing your flexibility and preventing injury. These stretches can be done in a chair or standing.
Country Line Dance Workout
Try our takes on the Electric Slide and the Cowboy Hustle and get your steps in with two videos: a tutorial and a fun party with four songs for each dance, two slow and two at a faster pace. About 4400 steps!
50-minute Cardio & Strength Workout
This 50 minute workout will improve your cardiovascular system, build muscle, and enable you to log at least 2500 steps! You’ll also improve your balance and coordination.
USC caregiver conference features yes2next
Our Walk and Strength Workout will be part of the lunchtime wellness segment of USC’s Family Caregiver Support Center’s virtual conference on November 6, 2021.
Gentle Stretching #3
Our Gentle Stretching #3 will help improve your flexibility and circulation and relieve stress. It can be done seated or standing.
AARP 10-minute All-in-One Workout
Improve your balance, cardiovascular system, and strength with this quick and efficient workout.
20 minute Book Workout
The gentle exercises in this video will work your cardiovascular system and build muscle using a heavy book! This workout includes a warmup, eight exercises in 20 second rounds done twice, and a cooldown. The workout can be done standing or seated. Perfect for seniors and beginners.
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