Seated Exercise: Head To Toe Gentle Workout

Rec therapist Liza Franses leads a seated "head to toe" workout program. This routine is under 10 minutes and features gentle range-of-motions and very light cardio. It is ideal for helping older adults maintain range of motion. WARNING: Please be sure to consult a doctor before using this program or pursuing any form of exercise. CAREGIVERS: Do not use with an older adult unless you have consulted with that person's doctor regarding exercise regimes.
GOALS:
To maintain and improve range of motion
To enhance well-being through exercise
To improve manual dexterity
To facilitate a sense of achievement at the end of the program
To enhance physical and mental well-being through deep breathing and stretching
To help maintain cardio fitness

[@lindaodonnell9769]

I am the director of a senior citizen day program. Since we have been on lock down for four months now I have come up with a way to keep my clients engaged. I offer six one hour virtual programs a week and of course that had to include a short exercise program. I've gone thru many different ones.....most that call themselves chair programs really are not....You are expected to stand against a wall or get down on the floor. My folks just can't do that. So, when we found this program all our boxes were checked. We now watch only this video....Everyone is participating in the exercises and we are happy. Thanks you soooooo much.

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Dear Linda: This note makes my day. Thank you so much for taking the time to write. I have worked in day programs and currently work in long-term care with just such the clients you describe. I am thrilled to hear that this program is helping meet your clients' physical needs. I developed The Sunflower Channel exactly for folks who need seated exercise. I hope you'll check out the other videos on my channel. There's seated dance and yoga and more. :) Here is another video that might tick the boxes. (That's my dad beside me!) Thank you again and be well! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWXXaHd9ic-dZsU

[@lindaodonnell9769]

@@thesunflowerchannel5361 Hi Liza, My ol' folks and I have been using your Head to Toe program for about 6 weeks now. Not only do they really like your exercise program, but they now all chime in when I click onto your site with "Here she is!". I have noticed that by using just your program my folks have become more relaxed with it and since they kind of know what to expect they are getting better at each segment. Must tell you have we all get such a kick out of your matching pink sneakers and zipper!! Linda

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

@@lindaodonnell9769 Thank you for this wonderful note! I will pass on the word to Liza for sure! The Sunflower Channel extends our very best to you and all your folks. (And Liza does have excellent fashion sense!) Thank you for watching!

[@williamweekley4692]

Thanks. I felt refreshed with this short exercise. At 81, I need all the gentle exercise I can get.

[@joanmilburn590]

I do these exercises every day. Just 10 minutes - its quick and it makes a big difference to my 89yr health. Thank you!

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Dear Joan: We are thrilled to hear this! Thank you for watching and for making our day with this lovely note! 89 years young.

[@srivasamurthihs3144]

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[@nordiskkatt]

I keep coming back to this video. It's thorough yet calm, and the gentle, quiet encouragement feels so warm and friendly. Thank you!

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Thanks for making my day. :) Be well!

[@selinmarthandan4254]

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[@yacaattwood4838]

At last! An exercise program that doesn't assume someone is an Olympic athlete! I have chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy that has affected my balance and causes my feet to feel numb - most exercises are painful and uncomfortable. I was able to do this easily and without any pain or discomfort, yet feel energized! Your manner is calm and encouraging, not browbeating - thanks so much!!!

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Dear Yaca: We are so glad you found us. I'm so sorry to hear about the side effects of chemo and am so glad these exercises made you feel energized. You've made my day with these comments. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to write. Be well.

[@selinmarthandan4254]

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[@sunethrasamarasekara8823]

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[@judibalash8065]

Wow, after having many months of Covid-19 mandated stay-at-home orders plus emergency shut-down at my part-time place of employment, it was hard for me to stay motivated. I am age 65 with health issues which slow me down, desperate for needed exercise and a more positive mindset. I found this video to get back on track. What a life-saver! Perfect starter for me. It was so helpful and I enjoyed it so much I plan on subscribing. You have made me so happy! A game-changer for many of us.. I can't thank you enough. Please, keep this great stuff coming.. and don't stop!!!

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

You have absolutely made my day, Judi. Thank you for sharing and for your wonderful, kind words. I'm so glad this video helped you and wish you only the best, best, best!

[@emilyanne4802]

I'm a 30 year old woman with POTS, and I just did this video during a really difficult pregnancy induced flare. It felt so good to get my body moving, but it wasn't too much for me! Thank you for sharing.

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Thank you so much for writing to us. We are so glad to hear that the video helped. Be well and may this note find you enjoying your new baby. All our best, TSC

[@pattikj66]

My mom, sister and I chose this video to start exercising. Thank you!

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Hooray! Thank you, Patti! All our best to you, your sister and mom. :)

[@janevelasquez5918]

I just found this channel and I love it ...your so pleasurable to listen to and follow ...

[@KatesFree]

I haven't been able to go without a walker for 2 years; when the time comes for me to have my hip replacement, I'm going to be really happy I found this workout, I think I'll have no problem walking again.

[@salal2007]

how wonderful to find this video - it's "doable" even when I'm in pain (not unbearable, but pain from various issues, fibromyalgia to arthritis to tendonitis) - I'm in my 70s and out of shape and it's a now or never situation to try to not go "downhill". I'll keep coming back to your channel, I was so happy to complete the above sequence. Thank you so much!

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Dear Salal2007: Thank you so much for this kind note and for watching the channel. We wish you only the best managing your pain and hope these exercises can help you feel stronger and better. Your lovely words mean so much to us. Thank you again. :)

[@joanmonowitz9706]

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[@sheetalom]

Wow! You are so charismatic and enthusiastic trainer, we will get energy working with your video. Great Job👍🏻😊

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Thank you so much! You've made our day. Thanks for watching!

[@violetqueen450]

I'm a senior woman with arthritis. Just tried this workout and my whole body feels warm and energized! I'm going to be using this one a lot. Thank you so much.

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Thank you so much from my heart! May you continue to feel warm and energized!

[@marieb6688]

I was spending some time traveling around utube etc keeping my mind active and came upon your video. I want to thank you for what I think is an important video of exercise movements. It is very doable to me and as simple as these excercises sound they are very important. What is more important to me is your dedication to helping me exercise in a very calm and controlled manner. It is your very professional and calm manner that makes me actually stay here and complete this very important activity. (as you see it even made me use my brain more to tell you that, which is a further plus for me lol Thank you for doing this video. Be well always

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Dear Marie: Thank you so much for taking the time to write and share your experience. It is so good to know that this is helping you and we thank you so much for the kind comments and feedback. Our very best to you.

[@lucyfox5705]

Great ex exercise not to hectic certainly loosens you up do this every morning Thank you.

[@cazzcannings1524]

I help with elderly folk who have dementia. These fun exercises will be beneficial in our program. Thank you.

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

[@anniejoseph8363]

Thank u mam good exercises for senior citizens .

[@pammitchell802]

Thank you - I just found these on you tube and I* love them!

[@tgenrette451518]

Very Groovy! I will be doing this every morning👍. Thank you kindly🌸

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Thank you so much for watching, T Genrette! :) :)

[@gracytauro5733]

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[@janevelasquez5918]

Wow I love the excersizes with lisa Franses .... I've done them 4 times already ...

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words, Jane! We'll let Liza know--and agree with you that she's wonderful! :)

[@user-zz3lm5rt4h]

So gentle and perfect! Thank you🙂

[@scottcre1249]

I have MS and in a wheelchair. I am glad I found this video. I was swimming 3x a week but this virus stopped that. I'm just sad it took so long to find it.

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Dear Scott: Thank you so much for taking the time to write and for watching. You've made our day. May you be able to get back in the pool soon!

[@stephenievandermars1155]

Great excersises and you look so good. I just broke my knee and need a lot of excercize. Thank you

[@monikaszadkowski3938]

Super.Thank you!

[@diana07753]

Just what I needed today. Thank you!

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Thanks for watching, Diana!

[@alopez4435]

I'm so glad I found you and this video. Thank you so much.

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Thank you so much for watching and for this kind comment! :) :) You made our day.

[@alopez4435]

@@thesunflowerchannel5361 looking forward to doing these everyday.

[@marieturnbull6559]

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[@melindawhitfield9184]

I am very excited more and more about the work out and appreciate you tube and the sunflower channel.

[@MrRavanbakhsh]

Very nice exercise Thanks.

[@pammitchell802]

Thank you Liza!

[@nice94587]

Thank! I like the stretches

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Great to hear! Thank you for watching!

[@robertbeacham6286]

This is a great gentle workout 🏋️‍♀️!! Thank you 🙏 !!! 🙏🙏📖📖👼🏼👼🏼✝️✝️

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Thank you!

[@robertbeacham6286]

Thank you 🙏 my friends !!

[@sehgaldinesh]

Thanks for all your good effort

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Thanks for watching, Dinesh! :)

[@dianeallen6819]

Great stretches before I do my yoga .... Thank you

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Dear Diane: Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment.

[@caligirlmarti]

I enjoyed your video! I broke both of my ankles 14 years ago and they give me trouble. They keep trying to give out on me and I get bad ankle pain when I try to walk on the treadmill. I'll be doing more of your videos. Thank you!

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Thank you so much for taking the time to write, and for watching. We wish you only the best. May your ankles heal, and may these exercises help!

[@susanaweibel6347]

THANK YOU EVERY DAY

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@Joanna820324]

love it！so great，thanks！

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Thank you, Joanna! Watch this space for more videos and thank you so much for watching.

[@patriciadavenport230]

Thanks for sharing and I believe I can do these every other day alternating with another channel. 👍🏻👍🏻❤️🤗💜👵🏼🎶🎶

[@robertbeacham6286]

PATRICIA DAVENPORT , this yoga 🧘‍♂️ exercise is great for a 61 year old man 👴 like me !!! 5-2-20

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Wonderful! Thank you for watching!

[@MegaDCan]

Thank you for sharing!❤

[@MrsPamelaJean]

enjoyed your video!

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Thank you for watching, Pamela!

[@susanaweibel6347]

I AM VERY GRATEFUL .THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Thank you, Susana! We are grateful to you too. Thanks for watching.

[@susanaweibel6347]

I am grateful that i found you

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

@@susanaweibel6347 Me too! :)

[@Val-uy2me]

Thank you!!

[@teresajohnson6470]

Thank you i really enjoyed this video!🙂👍

[@chelseadunley9643]

Hi there is there a way to obtain a copy of this video outside of KZbin so I can save on a USB to play in age care facility I work at, as I can’t play it there through KZbin. I have been searching long and hard for one just like this, it’s perfect well done

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Dear Chelsea. Thank you so much for your note. It's made my day, as one of our goals really is to get these videos in facilities like yours to assist rec therapists, PSWs and others working to enhance quality of life. Let's make this happen for you and your residents. If you write me at the following email address, I will upload this video to a site and send you a link, from which you will be able to download it. I'm at [e-mail] All our best and thanks so much for watching. :) Jill

[@user-zz3lm5rt4h]

A gentle strength workout with no equipment would be great!

[@dennisw7350]

good exercises. Just found it a little fast for my first time doing it

[@aprilbl00m]

Click the little "settings" wheel along the bottom of the video screen, then click "speed", then select 0.75 or 0.5. The video will play slower :)

[@dennisw7350]

@@aprilbl00m Thanks April

[@charmainefernando]

Good enjoyed it

[@lindaguida4074]

Thank You so much 🌻

[@jacquietagansky1057]

Thank you💕

[@maryannanderson7517]

I am trying to work my way back and gain some strength and stamina after a really sedentary period while I was trying to recover from surgery for breast cancer and to slow me down I also had knee replacement surgery. I LOVE your exercises that I can do while seated to give my poor knees a break. Even in my bunged up state I can do them. I added them to my favorites so I can pull this up (I'm thinking morning and evening) and exercise along with you. Thank you.

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Thank you so much for watching, Maryann. We are privileged that you are watching our videos and so glad to hear they are helping. Keep an eye out for another couple of videos coming out later this week. We wish you all the best as you recover for your ordeals. Godspeed.

[@thecraigjazz]

I live in a nursing home and some of the residents exercise to this twice a week.

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

This makes our day! Thank you for writing and letting us know. A shout out to all the residents--way to go! :)

[@Bathsheaba]

Thank you !

[@lindacooley712]

I enjoy working with you

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Our pleasure, Bathsheaba. Thank YOU for watching us. :)

[@deepakdumra721]

Great love it

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Thank you, Deepak!

[@susanaweibel6347]

thank you very very much

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Dear Susana: You are very very welcome. Thank you for watching and for posting such a kind comment. :) Be well.

[@subhendughosh479]

Looks great, expect good effect

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Thank you. Best wishes to you, Subhendu!

[@user-db6ii5yp3x]

Олечка выглядишь великолепно. Умничка, не останавливайся на достигнутом.❤❤❤

[@susanaweibel6347]

thank you very much

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@zeradevji1575]

Great i love it

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Thank you, Zera! :)

[@dannycole6956]

I love exercises.

[@bibashbh0wal217]

Excellent

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Dear Bibash: Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment. :) Be well.

[@thanakornsangarun2977]

Wow thank you

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Thank you for watching, Loli! :)

[@radhagupta3034]

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[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Hi, Radha! Thank you for watching! :) Here are the goals of this seated workout: To maintain and improve range of motion To enhance well-being through exercise To improve manual dexterity To facilitate a sense of achievement at the end of the program To enhance physical and mental well-being through deep breathing and stretching To help maintain cardio fitness

[@AsterCreek]

Our nursing home still works out to this video.

[@annegresty3787]

Can I buy dvd ?

[@shahsyedasadali7554]

Nice exercise for seniors

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Thank you for watching, Shah!

[@manjuladesai429]

Very good exercises for seniors! Thank you! And can you show some exercises for Thyroids too? Thank you in advance!

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Dear Shivaa: Thank you so much for watching! I will look into your suggestion. It will take some research on my end but I can try! :) I wish you good health!

[@habibashaikh8885]

Good exercizes. Thanks. Alot. Just. Ihad. Start. Your. Exercize. At. Night. Before. I have. Go. To. Sleep. God. Bless. You. Mychid. I. Like. Somuch. Your. Exercize.

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Thank you, Habiba, for watching!

[@senatidwell]

thanks i have just started moving again , i love this one short and easy , I start my day with it every day.

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Thank you for the feedback, Sena. We'll be posting more in the coming weeks. Thanks so much for watching.

[@lindatraver1488]

Nice

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Dear Linda: Thank you so much for watching. :) Be well.

[@lenalennon8746]

🙏❤ Thanks! 💃❤🙏

[@mariaferre9599]

#Thanks

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Thank you for watching, Maria!!

[@OldRaver]

My 93 year old dad just got totally distracted by your fabulous bosom I’m afraid 😂😂 Maybe do a version in a loose blouse for the easier distracted elders?😂 Thanks though, great clip, nice energy/pace.

[@libbyadams7631]

OldRaver1 LOL

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Oh, dear! Thank you for the feedback. ;)

[@maryannanderson7517]

Age doesn't seem to matter. LOL

[@pattikj66]

Sooo😉 funny lol

[@s.g2344]

Thank you so much ! Im actually pregnant in my 2nd trimester and its taken me ages to find a relaxing stretching video that doesnt involve me getting down on the floor 😅😅 this is perfect and great to wake my body up in the morning 😊

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

This makes my day. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@sartikahtiaramuchtisar2497]

Hi

[@matthewequalizer2190]

Who is this woman

[@bibashbh0wal217]

You look very nice

[@sandrasanders706]

Do you have anything a bit more advanced another videos you do?

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Hi, Sandra: Thank you for watching. Later in the week, we'll be posting a standing workout, using a chair for balance. A bit more advanced. Please give us more feedback re: what you'd like to see, and we'll do our best to oblige! :)

[@kamlaruchandani4454]

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[@sarifahibrahim7890]

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[@pammitchell802]

Thank you Liza!

[@susanaweibel6347]

thank you very much

[@thesunflowerchannel5361]

Hi, Susana--Thanks for watching! :)

[@user-yc9nr1dy3i]

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[@pammitchell802]

Thank you Liza!

[@pammitchell802]

Thank you Liza!