Fitness
Virtual Classes
Stay active and healthy from the comfort of your home with our comprehensive guide to virtual fitness classes. This section provides information on various online platforms offering live and recorded fitness sessions specifically designed for older adults.Stay active and healthy from the comfort of your home with our comprehensive guide to virtual fitness classes. This section provides information on various online platforms offering live and recorded fitness sessions specifically designed for older adults.
Online Platforms
The two platforms we recommend are Senior Planet and Get Set Up. Both of these platforms are free to use (Get Set Up is free for Ventura County residents) and provide live and interactive sessions that cater to various fitness levels and interests.
Senior Planet
Senior Planet is a free and innovative platform dedicated to helping older adults stay active and engaged through technology. It has a variety of live virtual fitness classes, including yoga, strength training, and balance exercises, all designed to meet the needs of seniors.
Fitness classes offered include:
- Stretch
- Tai Chi
- Dance
- Functional Strength
- Balance
- Barre
Get Setup
Get Set Up is an online platform focused on enhancing digital literacy among older adults through interactive classes. It offers a range of sessions covering technology basics, online safety, and social media use, designed to empower seniors to confidently navigate the digital world. With live instructors and step-by-step guidance, Get Set Up aims to foster connectivity and independence through accessible, tailored learning experiences.
Fitness classes offered include:
- Seated Workouts
- Yoga
- Strength
- Exercises For Specific Chronic Conditions
- Cardio
- Tai Chi
- And Many More
Get Setup is free for Ventura County residents thanks to a partnership with the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA). Instrucution on how to sign up for free are here
YouTube Channels
YouTube fitness channels are highly beneficial for older adults as they offer accessible, free workouts tailored to different fitness levels. These channels provide a variety of exercise routines, from gentle stretching to strength training, designed specifically for seniors. They allow individuals to exercise at their own pace from the comfort of home, promoting physical activity and overall well-being in a convenient and user-friendly manner.
Recommended Channels
Senior Fitness With Meredith: A channel devoted to the health and wellness of seniors (ages 55+) through regular exercise, physical activity, and a positive mindset. Link to channel
Grow Young Fitness: Helping seniors and the elderly actively age. Combines balance and chair exercises for seniors and the elderly into a step by step road map to improve balance, flexibility and strength! Link to channel
SilverSneakers: A leading fitness and lifestyle program, available to millions of adults age 65+ at no additional cost through select Medicare Advantage plans in the U.S. Link to channel
SeniorShape Fitness: Beginner-friendly workouts for active older adults, featuring easy-to-follow exercises.. Link to channel
HASfit: Over 1,000 on-demand home workout routines and exercise plans for all goals.t. Link to channel