19 Best Exercise Dvd For Over 50 (2023 Updated)

I am enjoying these over 50 yoga workouts. It’s nice to NOT do plank and downward dog between every pose! Eight different workouts keeps it interesting, and there’s one for osteoarthritis as well as osteoporosis.

The narration is soft and slow, which may be a bit too slow for some people, but works for me!.

i bought the dvd thinking it would be kind of old ageish. there are 8 different routines. have to admit i only have been through the first routine. i am happy to report my muscles are stronger and more supple since starting.

the pace is perfect for a recent couch potato. exercise isnt in my vocabulary. yoga is. the additional routines will increase my endurance.

I like the variety of sessions in which to participate. The slow pace and verbal instructions are great. I would have liked a session in which a full, flowing series of movements was challenging.

Great exercise DVD for seniors. Easy to follow. Angie has “oldies” following along with modifications if needed. Not high powered. No pressure. Can just do a combo set instead of a full workout. No getting down on the floor or difficult moves.

Mainly standing or seated exercises. Enough variety so you don’t get bored. Very helpful to maintain senior fitness.

After being a gym rat for many years, and took a hiatus to still work full time and take care of my mother, and then retiring, I got into a rut. Gaining weight, my arthritis was getting the best of me, I decided to make a change.

THIS dvd is excellent for people my age, who are looking to get fit again and not HURT. This is a fine balance of cardio and some strength training. It’s easy to follow, fun, and I sort of look forward to “my” time daily just to take care of myself.

Good workout and I feel so much better afterwards.

I am a senior & have been working out to this DVD since May 2014. It is fantastic & I have recommended it to my friends! I look forward to the workout because it lifts my mood & makes me feel energetic & stronger & also increases my stamina & endurance.

I started out doing the pre-mixed 20 minute sessions, but now I do the entire 60 minute workout 4-5 days a week. The DVD includes a 6 min warmup, four 6 min cardio sessions, a 25-min. strength & conditioning segment & 5 min.

cool down. You can mix & match the sessions yourself or use one of the three pre-mixed 20 minute sessions. The cardio part is like aerobic dancing, and the strength & conditioning segment works on each area of your body & includes weight training.

I have worked up to 5 lb wts. This workout is good for your heart, bones, muscles & brain. I don’t want to be without this workout so I just purchased a second DVD to have as a spare!.

This is An Excellent Workout for 50 and Over and For Anyone Recovering from Injuries (or exercising arthritic shoulders!). I truly enjoyed this workout. It was easy to keep up with, the instructor was pleasant and encouraging, and the moves were gentle.

Your knees, hips, back and shoulders will be protected and thoroughly exercised. Includes warm-up, cardio, toning, stretching, and cool-down. Throughout the entire workout Sue constantly reminds you to listen to your body and also explains what exercising and toning various muscles will do for each area of your body.

The content of this DVD is excellent. Easy yet stimulating aerobics and many muscles are gently stretched and strengthened throughout the DVD. The presenter, Sue Grant, should talk to the viewers as adults, not children.

This became annoying after a few workouts so I discontinued it.

Not what I expected. I already have the same tape by someone else. Very cheerful lady and she gets her point across. I’d say this would be good for someone that is very slow mover.

It’s very nice. Especially since you don’t get down on the floor. I like the 3 different levels showing all at the same time. My daughter and I do it together. She does the hardest level while I do the easiest one.

The video is just okay. I just though it would be at a much slower pace. Also a little confusing to me.

couldnt be happier with the light challenge of this workout also extedded cardio 2 and 3 and stretching cooling down will recommend over and over Thankyou to sue and the girls

When you cant make it to exercise class, this is a great way to keep up your maintenance program for those of us sedentary types. Will have you stretching in ways you never have. Dont be fooled by the age of the class participants.

You can do these exercises, but they wont kill you and will make you stronger. After learning the routine I put on a cd with music I like while doi g the exercises.

I usually do 45 minutes of low-impact aerobics 6X/week. I had foot surgery but I want to maintain flexibility and muscle strength while I recuperate. I ordered this DVD set and the Stronger Seniors Pilates DVD.

I cant do the aerobics segment for a few weeks but these DVDs will help me physically and psychologically during the recuperation period.

Good exercises in the chair. Quick results. Soothing music and instructor boice. while you do it too. There’s a group you can watch and see their struggles too.

This dvd is just “ok”. I’ve only done the first half (haven’t made it to the 2nd half yet as I just started it). I don’t really think it has a lot of structure to it. I feel like Jillian just “hops around” to each segment too fast.

She’s up, then its on the floor, then it up again etc. etc. Its easy enough to keep up with, but I kind of feel like even the person she has there showing how to the do the “modified” version is still doing what Jillian is doing.

I don’t feel like its a truly modified version. Guess you have to be the judge for yourself. But for me, it was just simply average. I could take it or leave it really.

I’ve been doing kettlebell over 7 years and I’m always looking for new moves. I saw this on sale at Walmart and took it for a spin. I did the first set of moves and except for 1 move, the rest didn’t impress me and I quit using it.

Trying to substitute dumbbells for kettlebells is mixing apples and oranges. Dumbbells affect 1 body part while Kettlebells affect the entire body. You’re using gravity with Kettlebells and it makes such a difference.

Do NOT get dumbbells, just start with a smaller weight. If you want a real workout, look for Art of Strength-especially their Kettlebell Clinic DVD. There you learn how to do kettlebells with proper form and LOTS of help.

If you’re an advance KB user, don’t waste your money on this DVD.

I just started working out with a kettle bell at home and thought who better to train with then Jillian? I am so happy with this DVD it is my favorite Jillian Michaels workout. It is fun to do and I definitely feel the burn.

There’s 2 levels but even with level 1 you can advance to using a heavier weight before moving to level 2.

Videos are wonderful for all ages. Also for those who need to get back to floor exercises, like me after battling knee injury and sciatic nerve. Great routines for those needing too get back to exercising.

I give a thumbs up. Enjoy, I know I will.

I loved these in the 80’s and I’ve always wanted my own copies but could never find them. Now I’ve got my own DVD versions and I couldn’t be happier. There are fitness programs for different fitness levels so it’s great for everyone.

Jane Fonda was, and still is, the Queen of Fitness and everyone knows of the Jane Fonda Workout. It’s legendary.

Even though is only a DVD, you feel engaged with Jane Fonda. She is really good making the connection with you through a TV screen. Highly recommended. Worth every penny.

Bought this for my elderly Mom. She is very pleased and so am I. I first learned of Mary Ann Wilson when I was injured and in a wheel chair. Her exercises were very helpful in my long recovery. I still do them today even though I am fully recovered.

Very good for your coordination and balance.

We are senior who need to use this type of low impact video. It has been a good workout for both of us as it has 2 different CD’s to use and there are bonus segments in it too. It was in excellent condition, like new when it arrive also.

I bought this to use with my skilled nursing residents. For a DVD that is titled “Sit and Be Fit” there sure is a lot of standing. Most of my residents are wheelchair bound, so I can’t use about half of the material on the DVD.

If you or your residents are able to stand, it is a decent product. I’m just disappointed because I thought I was getting two DVDs entirely of chair exercises and that is not what I received.

This is a good workout for someone who is already quite fit; it is NOT for beginners. I am a regular exerciser, and this workout challenged me without overwhelming me. It will take me some time and practice with this video in order to master some of the footwork and dance-type cardio moves that they do during the cardio intervals.

However, the fact that these moves are a bit complicated/involved is not a deterrent to me. This is a good blend of cardio and strength, and it definitely will give you a good workout. I used 5- and 8-pound weights throughout, depending on the exercise.

I look forward to doing it more and mastering it. Good luck!.

(Hope this review helps, I tried to list all the things I wanted to know about this workout but couldn’t find before I purchased it) So here’s my review. I’ve been doing taebo for quite some time and was looking for something to switch me up a bit.

I hadn’t worked out since June. Any workout routine gets old if done too long, and that turns into a “I don’t feel up to working out”, if your routine gets boring. So I decided to start with some of the firm products to try something new.

This is the 3rd one I purchased within a 2 week time frame. I LOVE them, and this one is my fav!!!! I was sore within a few hours of doing this work out, and I actually stretched pretty good afterwards (realized later I need to stretch a bit more with this workout).

My legs were sooo sore because of all the LUNGES, OMG THEY WERE KILLER, they’re pretty much in each toning routine too so be aware! The entire routine is really hard, but in a good way, and it’s a full hour long which I loved.

I could not get through the entire workout the first time, it actually took about 3 times before I was able to do the entire routine non stop with no rest in between. I love the way she goes from cardio, to toning, back to cardio, back to toning, back to cardio etc.

Basically interval training, which is the way I’ve always heard was the best way to do cardio to lose pounds, and toning to add muscle. I also like that she had someone doing the “beginners workout”, i.

e. not going down as low, not using weights, not jumping as high etc. Speaking of weights, you need em, as they use them. I used regular 5lbs weights each, but you can go down or up depending on what you want to do, she does not specify how many lbs are needed.

The weights are only used for the toning sections, not the cardio. The only reason I didn’t give this FIVE STARS was because she doesn’t do a good job of lead teaching, she just kinda moves into each movement really quickly and for beginners, or anyone not familer with the Firm already, it can be very difficult to follow.

You have to definatly have good coordination, as she moves from move to move not only fast, but they’re lots of steps in each combo, and she switches them op quite a bit. STILL THOUGH, this is a great workout and my heart moniter had me at 550 cals burned once I got through the entire workout.

Great workout but extremely intense for those who aren’t used to exercising. The calls are also really fast and do not give much warning and expects you to know all exercise moves already. It is hard to keep up the first time and you WILL feel confused.

The workout is great however and I felt like I did a good job after it was all over. I also think my fanny “lifted” (quoting from the FIRM’s Fanny Lifter) a bit and was more toned after just the first workout.

Expect troubles the first time. You have to get used to it. Pros:Intense workout that makes you feel great afterwards!! Cons:Fast moving, not enough warning into transitions, pretty intense and wouldn’t recommend for beginners like the box says so, beginner “variations” are not that much easier than the regular workout.

I stated out with the basic Simply Fit video that came with the board. It was a very good effective workout. My friend lost 40 pounds in 3 months. I gained muscle mass and became nicely toned. Felt GREAT! We were doing the entire 60 minute w/o.

Then we decided we needed a challenge and went with this SF Board 21 Day workout video. The nutrition part is more common sense, but well explained, and that wasn’t our focus. But the 30 minute workout-incredible!! Fast, with rests in between.

Rosalie is a terrific and fun motivater. My Fitbit registers 5,000 steps and heart rate goes up to 130 or more. My friend and I have fun, laugh, sweat and are feeling great and energized after the routine.

Also includes before and afters of the challenge team. Inspiring. :-).

This is definitely a low impact workout. I soon learned the DVD that comes with The Simply Fit Board is all I needed. This DVD did help me establish balance the first couple of weeks I had my board so for that it was helpful, but I haven’t used it since then and I could have made it just fine with only the DVD that is included with the board.

I did loan it out to another fit board owner and they VERY soon after returned it. Bed bath and beyond did include an easy return method but I did chose to keep the product. Bed Bath and Beyond is a GREAT place to order these products from!! Amazing return policy!!!.

Exercise and low cholesterol meal plan is key to weight loss. Thanks to exercising and physician recommended low cholesterol meal plan, Im reducing my high LDL cholesterol, BMI, weight and making healthier lifestyle choices.

I like the Kickboxing style generally and this DVD gives four 10 minute sessions of that. I add a session or two at the end or beginning of a longer program to fill out an hour. The moves appeal to me.

They are easy and effective. The more energy you give the bigger the return. I would suggest anyone at any level could use these. Very useful addition to any exercise library.

I love kickboxing and this provides an effecient, effective workout for days when I don’t always have 30 or more minutes. It also comes in handy when you’re on trips where there’s no workout room. Jessica Smith uses weighted gloves, but I start with no weights, so as to maintain form.

Once I get confortable with the moves, I will add weight. Try it. You won’t regret it.

You wouldn’t think that 10 minutes could do much for you but this workout will. You’ll feel the burn in your lower body while shaping up. If you aren’t in great shape, you WILL be breathing heavy and you WILL be drenched in sweat when you’re done with one 10 minute session.

Some are a little easier than others. If your looking to tone up and lose weight, this DVD will help you do it. I think that you’d have to do more than one session a day. 2-3 sessions/day on 4/5 days per week should do it.

Good luck with your tone up and weight loss goals!.

Although I myself have not tried her DVDs yet, my daughter has been faithfully using the program. She has done cardio kickboxing daily. It is very hard at first, so expect that you may not last more than a few minutes.

My daughter’s results in 4 days were unbelievably awesome! Her inches dropped and she appears to have lost weight, even though she weighs the same. So toning does make a difference in your appearance.

Also, her muscles firmed up quite a bit in that short amount of time. Used faithfully, this DVD set will work wonders on your body. It is just like being on the tv show “Biggest Loser”. You will get the same results she gave those contestants.

You think ’30-Day Shred’ is tough? Well then, give THIS workout a try! IT IS ROUGH! To say that it’s FAST-PACED would be an understatement! Jillian is calm now compared to when she put out THIS workout (2005)! Think Jillian – highly caffeinated – now try to keep up! Wow! I just got it last Friday, so I’ve watched all the workouts, but have only done ‘Cardio Kickbox’ so far.

OMG! I did it yesterday and my shoulders are ON FIRE today! Thanks, Jillian! You are THE woman!.

Jillian Michaels is my workout hero! last summer i was in the best shape i have ever been in because i used her book “Making the cut” and it kicked my butt and i loved it. this summer im using these DVD’s and so far it’s amazing.

right when i start to think about taking a quick breather she starts yelling at us to keep it going, dont stop now! and its at the right time. im feeling better already, more energy and starting to see some results, i love it! i would recommend these DVD’s and ANY other Jillian Michaels workout anything to ANYBODY! it’s a great buy!.

I have always liked working out with Denise Austin. This DVD is a well rounded workout. I love it! This is one thing that I am not impressed with, the power band. This is a bonus item with the dvd. It is required for the workout.

The band is cheap and sticks together. You can get a resistant band at a local store for about $5. 00 to $8. 00 that will work just as good. All in all this is a great workout!.

I loved this product because the exercises are easy to do for the average person but at the same time challenging enough to give you results. Denise Austin encourages you and makes you want to continue exercising.

This DVD includes a cardio exercise to do three times a week and a strength training segment to do the other two days a week. Purchased new it comes with a bright resistance band as well. The only thing I would caution buyers about is that it does have some sequences in it that if you’re not very coordinated it could be tricky.

The sequences are pretty basic though. I highly recommend this product to anyone and am very satisfied with my purchase.

Its a good, all over workout. The cardio isnt too difficult. The second half, which uses the band more, is a good workout. The band wasnt strong enough. I bought mine here, used, so the band may have been used, but it looked pretty new.

I would recommend a heavier band than the one it comes with. Again, I’m not sure about the band I got in my dvd, but it was not strong enough. I usually workout with 4 lb weights to give you an idea of what I’m comparing this band to.

This is my favorite Denise Austin workout Ive ever done! I have quite a collection of Denise Austin videos and more workout videos but this is definitely the one to get u in shape fast and also fun!

Covid made me housebound for 2 years. I need the exercise Denise Austin demonstrates. Yay!

I really like how each toning segment has three sections to it to perform only when you are ready. These three sections are level 1, 2, 3, where level one is beginners, 2 is intermediate, and 3 is advanced.

This way you can start out in the first level and every 2 weeks or so work up to the next level where the moves for toning are just a little harder. This method definitely keeps you motivated to keep going and make it the 3rd level.

I decided to buy this dvd because I love Denise Austin! Her workouts are always great and she always makes sure to sure you how to do a move correctly. Which I think is very important especially when you’re older and more prone to hurt yourself while excersizing.

After working out to Total Body Sculpt on Fit TV I saw good results. In a short time I had noticeable stronger muscles–got me hooked. I like how there is a good warm-up followed by lower body, then upper body, abs, and cool down/stretching in each 20-25 min session.

Owning the DVD makes it so I can continue my workouts without paying for cable tv.

First class workout. The targeted areas get me and my friends to “hurt City” on a regular basis. But what can you say about training fifty year old bodies? If you want a good workout this one is for you.

So glad I bought 3 more of these. Never disappointed with Gilad workouts

This video is interactive so you can choose between low, medium, and high impact routines between lower, upper, abs, and cardio. It’s my favorite feature on any dvd because it makes it one video that you can grow with and you won’t get bored for a while.

The low impact cardio isn’t really “low” impact, kind of disappointing. But the rest of the video is totally worth it! I’m not big on cardio anyway, so if you enjoy Denise’s videos, this one gives good guidance and has awesome routines, which are different than her usual routines – you won’t get bored.

There is also a stretch routine. Everything is 10 minutes each and you can customize the length of your workout! This one is easily one of my favorite videos!.

I bought this DVD over 10 years ago but it is still a great work out to this day. I love that it has several different 10 minute workouts at different levels so you can choose which ones you want to put together to combine for a full workout.

I highly recommend!.

I already had this video since I was like 25. ! I am 30 now and just had my second baby. I pulled the workout video out and dusted it off , and I still love this video. ! You can customize to your own liking.

! No special equipment needed , just a pair of weights. My first child scratched my video , so I looked and looked , only Walmart carried this video. ! Walmart saved me. ! I got compliments after I started doing this video people could tell.

! BUY THIS VIDEO IT WORKS. !.

I still have the original video of this workout but my tape player does not work. This DVD has the original workout, but the audio is not the songs on the original. It has background music instead. This is probably because of music licensing.

The original songs were part of the enjoyment for me years ago. There is also added audio of Jane during the workout. You can still do the old exercise routine but I miss the original music.

I thought I was getting a workout video that’s easy and low impact to use on those days I need a break. Boy was I wrong! It really kicked my butt! There are two levels. Beginner and advanced. Even the beginner workout really gave a a good work out!.

I used to do this workout when I was young and fit and size 8/10. It’s still the best workout ever. Even though now I’m in my fifties and a size 12/14. Jane Fonda has always taken good care of herself and it shows.

She is so positive and gives out positive vibes. She is my role model. I want to be fit and slim like her.

Trying to lose the weight from medication. My sister is coming for a visit and she does Pilates and Yoga. I now have several options to view.

Denise Austin is my go to authority, she has been around for years! I even was in one of her books. I love to use her dvd’s a few times a week. The best part of her dvd’s is that she is enthusiastic, she believes that anything is possible.

I would recommend this dvd and several others.

Most of Denise Austin’s videos are great. I have maybe 6 or more of her workouts.