Course Overview

Make the choice to stay fit as you get older with this essential course on exercise and health. How to Stay Fit As You Age teaches the fundamentals of fitness through engaging discussions and effective workout routines designed for individuals of all ages and fitness levels.

Led by certified fitness and wellness consultant Dr. Kimberlee Bethany Bonura, this course offers 12 informative lectures and practical training sessions that empower you to create a balanced fitness program. Whether you’re facing typical aging-related changes or looking to sustain your health, you’ll learn invaluable strategies to enhance your quality of life.

Course Lessons

1. Aging with Optimism – A Holistic Approach

Examine the characteristics of healthy aging and how to develop a positive mindset towards fitness.

Duration: 33 min

2. Getting and Staying Motivated

Discover the secrets of motivation and strategies to overcome common barriers to establishing a fitness routine.

Duration: 28 min

3. Self-Care Fundamentals

Explore the essential elements of self-care, including sleep, nutrition, and mental exercises to promote overall well-being.

Duration: 30 min

4. Fitness Fundamentals – Choose Your Activity

Learn the components of physical fitness and how to develop a personal fitness plan that suits your needs.

Duration: 28 min

5. Fitness beyond the Gym – Active Daily Living

Find ways to incorporate movement into your daily routine, emphasizing that fitness doesn’t have to happen in the gym.

Duration: 32 min

6. It’s Not Just Physical – Mindful Fitness

Discover the importance of mindfulness in fitness and explore exercises that unify mind and body, such as tai chi and yoga.

Duration: 32 min

7. Motivation – Goals and Willpower

Understand the significance of setting solid health goals and how your environment influences your health-promoting decisions.

Duration: 29 min

8. Friends, Fitness, and Social Support

Leverage your social circle to enhance your well-being and identify how relationships can inspire healthier habits.

Duration: 29 min

9. Accepting a New Reality

Examine eating disorders and exercise addiction, focusing on realistic expectations for health and fitness.

Duration: 32 min

10. Challenges – Illness and Chronic Pain

Learn how to respond to pain and illness in a way that promotes health and vitality, including recommended exercises.

Duration: 33 min

11. Small Steps – A Path to Big Benefits

Understand the transformative power of physical activity and its wide-ranging benefits for body and mind.

Duration: 28 min

12. Making It Work – The Right Plan for You

Discuss how to create a meaningful context for health goals by emphasizing key psychological needs.

Duration: 28 min

13. Relaxation Strategies

Practice simple relaxation techniques and breathing exercises to help release tension and promote well-being.

Duration: 32 min

14. Foundational Fitness

Learn how to create a balanced 30-minute workout that combines strength training and flexibility using minimal equipment.

Duration: 34 min

15. Core Strength and Balance

Focus on core strength and balance through exercises designed to maintain physical independence as you age.

Duration: 32 min

16. Workplace Fitness

Discover simple ways to stay active and energized at work, turning your office into a mini-gym.

Duration: 34 min

17. Chair Yoga

Explore basic yoga routines that can be performed from a chair, making it accessible for individuals with limited mobility.

Duration: 36 min

18. Qigong – Practicing Fluid Movement

Learn about qigong, a practice that integrates slow, deliberate movements with breathing exercises to enhance energy flow.

Duration: 32 min