5-Minute Core Exercises for Seniors: Daily Routines to Build Balance and Boost Confidence

I am needing to have knee replacement surgery so haven't been able to use my treadmill in quite a while. I had to do something and I've bought a couple other exercise books for seniors but they fell short of my expectations. This one I really like. It's easy to understand and takes 15 or 20 minutes a day if you follow their recommendations. I'm doing the ones for activity and it's great. The only thing that could make this better would be if it were spiral bound and you could lay it flat but other than that, it's a life saver.

This is an astonishingly effective exercise book for Seniors or anyone who has neglected their physical fitness for a few years or more. I was impressed immediately with the map of the major core muscles as this gives you a quick perspective of the exact areas you will be working on. I had no clue! But could then picture the area when I was doing the exercise. I did not picture the muscles going as high as the lats. I was initially confused about what the Core muscles were as I thought they included the glutes, the quads and the hamstrings as well as some of the stomach muscles. However, when I immediately felt the difference overnight, I realized that I had been way off track on what I thought I needed to work on! Most exercises incorporate at least one or two of 5 of the eight core muscles shown PLUS one or two other areas not shown on the map, but are used often enough to complete the overall strengthening of the whole body. I think Cindy has creatively put together 40 critically important combos of exercises that always contribute to a very strong core while at the same time pairing with very important secondary muscle groups to come up with total body strengthening. I was amazed at how quickly my posture improved along with greatly improved core strength, combos doubling up for a faster rate than I ever would have thought possible. I also tried very hard to get the positions just right and the inhaling and exhaling (which I hate to do!!) It was hard work but very exciting when I saw how quickly it worked! Thank you, Cindy!

I thought this was a 5 minute routine but it means that one exercise😅

This book (and its price) are GREAT! Well and clearly written, illustrations of normal people (not models) and tons of good information about keeping fit as we age. To make it stay open, I took it to FedEx and had them make it spiral bound at an affordable price. Win win.

When I go to yoga classes, the teacher often takes one look at me as I walked into the room and announces to the class, "Today, we will focus on core poses!" LOL I am resistant (and always have been) of working my core. That said......... ......I love this book! The exercises are fairly easy to do (some extremely easy) and very effective. The illustrations are very good. I bought the spiral edition which makes it easy to lay the book flat as you follow the easy step-by-step instructions on the page on the right facing of each exercise--the illustrations of the exercise appears on the left page facing. After using this book enough, the illustrations alone (along with the "Remember" bubbles) are all you may need to remind you of how to do that particular exercise. You can use the suggested 5-minute routines in the latter part of the book or even work thorugh each group of core exercises which doesn't take that long. The four groups of core exercises are: Seated Exercises, Standing Exercises, Mat Exercises, and Excercises with Weights. The availabe Cards look like they would facilitate easy groupings of the 4 different exercises which make up the many routines in the back of the book. However, I find the spiral-bound book easy enough to flip to the page # of the exercises and mark the spot with a "post-it note" for quick access. The routines give you the page number of the 4 individual excercises that make up the routine. One day I may eventually buy the card deck as well. Highly Recommended!!!!

Simple and clear instructions are given. I either lose interest or become frustrated by complicated instructions. This book was easy for me to follow and perfect for me at a time when I struggle with balance issues. My physical therapist has been working on teaching me how to develop my core. When I finish with her, I can continue by following the exercises in the book. I recommend this book for people like me who appreciate simple instructions to follow.

I purchased 4 different books to help reboot my fitness journey. I plan on returning this one. The text is legible and I can understand it. Oddly enough I have a challenge with the illustrations. The depictions of the seniors is great, nobody is left behind. Unfortunately they are busy in a greeting card kind of way, very colorful and less than what I would consider 3D. I understand why so many people like the illustrations but I have found other types work better for me. Just a personal preference I guess.

This book is just perfect for this 75 year old lady, especially because it is written by a certified Silver Sneakers fitness instructor. The print is a good size, there are colorful illustrations, the directions are clear and include modifications and tips to remember, plus other basic info about the core. I got the spiral bound and well worth every penney.

Love the illustrations!! The descriptions are also very good and I have actually done them a time or two (chuckle) and I do like that there is also a condensed part with all the exercises together for ease of viewing. Colours are great, quality of paper and cover VG, would definitely recommend. I am senior (73) who has not kept moving as well as I ought, so this is a welcome resource for me!

Good starter

Fun and easy to follow as well as being effective. Just what I was looking to help me establish an exercise routine for my core.

brilliantly devised, organised and presented routines. all the background knowledge you need and clearly illustrated for simple-to-follow work-outs

Can be confusing to follow the exercise routine But if you mark the one you like it’s good and they are real exercise that anyone can do