Many activity directors shy away from leading a class in Tai Chi or Qi Gong because they are insecure about their own knowledge of these martial arts. Tai Chi includes more motion than Qi Gong, which focuses more on meditation. The two are different activities, but they share three components: body focus, breath focus and mind focus. Tai Chi and Qi Gong are wonderful for seniors as they are low impact and easy to learn. You can also do mini-golf on your own property, either by making a course in your yard, or by getting an indoor putting green.Дid you know that in China, 20-30% of all seniors participate in Tai Chi or Qi Gong on a regular basis? This video would serve the needs of all levels of physical ability in your group. I especially like the Sit and Be Fit DVDs, especially the ones like the one below which show both a standing and a sitting exercise routine. Use music, or talk (or sing) throughout the exercises. The most important thing to remember is to keep things fresh and not to do the same thing every day. You can use a video on days the leader is not available, and add new videos from time to time (with new moves) to keep things interesting. I don't recommend using videos exclusively, but rather starting with them until you, as the leader, have learned the exercises and can lead the class. There are several videos available with chair exercises. Fitness Tip: Bending over to pick up the fallen hula hoop is also good exercise!Д¬hair Aerobics Chair Exercises: Sit and Be Fit Be sure to have Teresa Brewer's 1958 song, The Hula Hoop Song, on hand to get them going. While many seniors may not be able to get that hoop going at their waist, they can try it on their arms (smaller hoops are handy for this, too). It's always fun to bring out the hula hoops for a whirling good time. Finding a men's activity can be hard sometimes, so consider a virtual hunting trip: Carnival Games: Alley Bowling, Lucky Cups, Nerves of Steel, Hoops, and Day at the RacesД«y the way, I have found that the men in the group also really like the Wii hunting games.Wii Sports Resort: Swordplay, Wakeboarding, Frisbee, Archery, Basketball, Table Tennis, Golf, Bowling, Power Cruising, Canoeing, Cycling, Air Sports.Wii Play: Fishing, Table Tennis, Laser Hockey, Billiards, Charge!, Tank!, Pose Mii, Find Mii, Shooting Range.Wii Sports: Boxing, Bowling, Golf, Tennis, Baseball.These are the Wii games that I have found most effective for seniors: Maybe you could even challenge another senior center. While some sports are no longer realistically doable for your seniors, the Wii versions still are! Over the last few years, Wii games have become a staple in senior activity planning.

Low impact dance workout for seniors