{"id":28233,"date":"2022-01-06T11:45:22","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T19:45:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/hi-lo\/7-inspiring-youtube-channels-for-senior-fitness"},"modified":"2022-01-06T11:45:22","modified_gmt":"2022-01-06T19:45:22","slug":"7-inspiring-youtube-channels-for-senior-fitness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/7-inspiring-youtube-channels-for-senior-fitness","title":{"rendered":"7 Inspiring YouTube channels for senior fitness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As cold weather sets in, it can be more challenging to get outside and get moving! Staying active during the colder months is critical for your overall health and wellness, so don\u2019t let the cool temperatures interfere with your wellness goals.<\/p>\n<p>One of the best ways to stay fit while having fun is to follow YouTube channels dedicated to senior fitness. With options for every fitness level and desired workout style, you\u2019ll find enough variety to get you through until spring! (Note: Be sure to talk with your doctor before embarking on any new fitness plan.)<\/p>\n<p>Here are seven of the best channels to jumpstart your at-home fitness journey today.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/fitnessblender\/featured\">Fitness Blender<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This husband-and-wife team brings energy, excitement, and compassion with more than 600 free videos. While they fill their videos with plenty of enthusiasm, they also understand that everyone\u2019s fitness journey moves at a different pace. Curated playlists include a low-impact series for beginners or those with mobility issues. You can also search by video length, with plenty that are 10 minutes or less! The team releases a new video every week or two, as well as nutrition plans and suggestions for those who would like to pair their workouts with healthy meals.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/befit\">BeFit<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If variety helps you stick with a fitness routine, the BeFit channel might be for you! BeFit has something for everyone with a collection of classic videos from fitness legends like Jane Fonda alongside newer trainers like Jillian Michaels and Billy Blanks. It\u2019s easy to search through the collection for keywords such as \u201cstanding\u201d or \u201clow-impact\u201d if you\u2019re looking for a place to begin your fitness journey.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/Hasfit\/featured\">HASfit<\/a><\/p>\n<p>With over 1,000 free videos and an energetic duo of trainers leading the way, the HASfit channel will keep you on track at every stage of your fitness journey. The team focuses on curated wellness plans for any fitness level, complete with meal ideas and motivational mantras. Start with the \u201cExercises for Seniors\u201d playlist if you\u2019re just beginning your fitness journey or need to stick with low-impact or seated workouts.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000059759\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000059759\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10000059759\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/06111856\/image1-450x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000059759\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCkWYei5MULuRDhH7uxtZqqA\/featured\">SeniorShape<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Created by a certified senior fitness expert, Senior Shape is dedicated to active aging at all stages. You\u2019ll find various workouts here that range from low-impact, seated, 10-minute videos to full-body high-intensity cardio classes. There are several categories for pain relief or stretches that target specific areas, so you can find a video to follow even on the days when you have less energy or an injury to overcome.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/seniorfitnesswithmeredith\">Senior Fitness with Meredith<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like a wide variety of workouts to choose from, and all geared towards seniors, Meredith\u2019s channel is a great place to start. With workouts that use only bodyweight all the way to classes featuring resistance bands and hand weights, these videos are easy to follow and can support any fitness level. Frequent live-stream workouts are a great way to make fitness part of your regular routine. Set an alarm to join in when Meredith guides a live (virtual) audience through a new routine, and you\u2019ll feel as if you\u2019re in the class with other motivated peers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ\">The Body Coach<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This diverse channel is great to share with the whole family, including the grandkids! Featuring many trainers and series, The Body Coach produces videos that help get kids excited about working out alongside their peers, parents, and communities. Other series, including a 7-Day Seniors Workout Challenge, help take the guesswork out of planning a consistent fitness routine. As an added bonus, many of the videos feature trainers working out around the world, so you can go on a virtual vacation as you exercise!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCVl6ZdslZz2Zj-34bMJFPbg\">Walk at Home<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Walking is a great low-impact cardio workout that\u2019s accessible almost anywhere! If it\u2019s easier to stay home while you exercise, get some virtual company with these walk-at-home videos. Featuring different lengths and goals (like a \u201cheart-healthy walk\u201d or a \u201chappy walk\u201d), these videos make it easy to slip on your sneakers and get closer to your 10,000 daily steps.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re just beginning your fitness journey or you\u2019re looking for new and exciting activities to try at home, these fitness channels offer an almost endless variety to keep you fit and engaged every step of the way!<\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:13px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'Arial';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\">The <\/span><a data-sheets-formula-bar-text-link=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/ads\/tag\/sponsored-by-cambrian-homecare\" data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:13px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:''Arial'';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\">Active Aging Series<\/a><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:13px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'Arial';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\"> is brought to you by our partner, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/cambrianhomecare.com\" data-sheets-formula-bar-text-link=\"http:\/\/cambrianhomecare.com\/\" data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:13px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:''Arial'';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\">Cambrian Homecare<\/a><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:13px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'Arial';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\">. 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