ageing programe

but only after being shown how to do it properly.

I am 66, I can do the sitting challenge.

Surely that cross leg test must take account of age too? I wouldn't dare even attempt it as arthritic knees and ankles make getting any further than crossing one ankle an impossibility. My knees won't bend far enough to sit anywhere near cross legged. I do do daily exercises to maintain the bendability I do have.

There is no way on earth my knees or my hips will bend far enough to do that sit down never mind get up again. It wouldn't matter how strong my core muscles were if the joints won't bend then you are beat before you start. I just hope when my second THR is done things will be a bit better..

Start with brisk walking give yourself a target, maybe 15 mins , then build up. Go to Pilates, which if you have a good teacher should show you how to exercise in a controlled way to build up your strength. My Pilates teacher has shown us how to do the sitting challenge thing safely. It's about your core strength not your knees. And if you hold a weight outstretched in your hands it is easier.

Get a cheap exercise bike from Decathlon, and some upbeat cd's. Body and soul!

Or dance with a small weight in each hand, to said music.

I can get all the way down no problem, but I can't put my bum down without falling over. That's dangerous. . These 'experts' are so daft. Makes a programme though.

I'm pretty sure I'm fit, but no way can I do that cross legs things without falling over. It's more about balance than fitness. The two things are completely separate.

Programme sounds rubbish.

fillygumbo put the radio or something on, and just boogie!

You don't need a class, or a exercise video. Just do your own thing.

just make sure your curtains are closed first!

If you want to do the dance exercises at home, there are dozens of videos on you tube. Because you are at home you can go at your own pace.
It's better if you have YouTube on your TV rather than the small screen on your laptop.
My keep fit class is dance based. Don't worry about what your going to look like.
In my class we have the young Lycra clad goddesses, women in their 80s, young girls from the special needs school near us and a Muslim woman In her Niqab.

thank you Bevan I have not heard of zumba gold will investigate. Cangran at least you managed to get down there!

I thought I was a fairly fit (walking, Pilates) and healthy (vegetarian) almost 70 year old until I watched that programme - no way could I budge off the floor after I managed to get down there with crossed ankles!

Is there a Zumba Gold near you Filly. ? It is for us older people and is part dance part excercise.Really good fun, Great music to.

Always a good thing to be able to do*Jane10*

If only I could cross my legs!

Based on the cross leg test, I was dead several years ago. I couldn't even get down, yet alone up. Apart from that, an interesting programme.