A 10-Week Workout

Serious about getting fit? Try this workout routine designed by Dr. Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon and author of Fitness After 40: How to Stay Strong at Any Age. It combines aerobics, strength training, and flexibility and balance exercises. Read More »

Your Weekly Workout Calendar

Set a fitness goal, then use our workout program calendar to reach it. By Week 10, you’ll have a great start on a lifetime exercise habit.

Flexibility Stretches keep your muscles limber and help protect you from injury. Aerobic Exercise Get your heart rate up through walking, dancing, or whatever floats your boat. Carry a Load Load-bearing exercise makes you strong and protects your body as you age. Equilibrium/Balance Balance exercises help you prevent falls and stay active throughout your life.
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Click on each tab for the exercise schedule of the week:

Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

To keep track of your progress, print out a copy of our handy checklist each week.

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