Happily, you don't have to leap around in an aerobics class or on the sports field to get the benefits of exercise!
You can improve your stamina, energy levels, endurance and mobility by regularly practising gentle standing exercises.
The standing exercises in Glyn Williams' Follow Along DVD series are suitable for all who feel able to do some form of exercise standing up.
If you practise these exercises regularly (we suggest three times a week working up to around 20 minutes) you will see improvements which can include:
All of these benefits have been experienced by Glyn's students.
We are offering here three DVDs with alternative sets of exercises. How can you choose which is the right one for you? You can read more about each DVD by clicking on its picture on the right. Or here are some suggestions to help you choose:
If you are not used to exercising and want to exercise standing up, choose Chi Kung: A way to improve health and vitality DVD. More
If you are moving on from exercising sitting down, choose Chi Kung: A way to improve health and vitality DVD. More
If you have mobility difficulties such as stiff hips and are starting to exercise, choose Chi Kung: A way to improve health and vitality DVD. More
If you are recovering from a stroke or other injury and are happy to start exercising standing up, choose Chi Kung: A way to improve health and vitality DVD. .More
If you are ready for slightly more demanding exercises, choose Meditation through the practice of Chi Kung. More
If you want to develop calmness of mind during your exercise routine, choose Meditation through the practice of Chi Kung. More
If you are recovering from emotional upset and seek more peacefulness, choose Meditation through the practice of Chi Kung. More
If you seek a more spiritual experience, as well as the physical and mental health benefits of gentle seated or standing exercise, choose Tai Chi Chih : The Tai Chi Ruler System DVD More
All these exercise series are suitable for elderly people, for those recovering from stroke or injury and those who are not used to exercising. They all can be practised at your own pace, allowing you to gradually increase the intensity of the exercises and the length of time you practise them.
Each DVD features clear spoken explanations of each exercise along with the demonstration. Each DVD is approximately 56 minutes long including introduction and credits.
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ü Greater mobility and flexibility
ü Improved balance and coordination
ü Reduced risk of falling
ü Increased stamina and endurance
ü Higher energy levels
ü Reduced experience of insomnia
ü Better breathing
ü Balance blood pressure
ü Greater strength and vitality
ü A general feeling of improved health
ü Reduced feelings of stress
ü Greater mental clarity and alertness
ü A greater sense of calm and peacefulness
There are three standing exercise Follow Along DVDs to choose from:
Chi Kung: A way to improve health, vitality and energy. A good place to start following standing exercises. Suitable for stiff hips and joints or if you are moving on from seated exercises.
£14.99 with FREE p&p
Meditation through the practice of Chi Kung. Slightly more demanding exercises. Suitable for stroke or injury recovery when comfortable with standing exercises. Helps to develop calmness of mind and overcome emotional upset.
£14.99 with FREE p&p.
Tai Chi Chih: The Tai Chi Ruler System of Energy Cultivation.
For a more spiritual experience, as well as the physical and mental health benefits of gentle exercise.
£14.99 with FREE p&p. More
