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Fitness assessments for older adults. This video demonstrates six maneuvers used to assess fitness: the timed up and go, chair stand, arm curl, chair sit-and-reach, back scratch, one-legged stand
Water exercises. This video demonstrates eight water-based endurance activities, five strength exercises, and two balance exercises which can be performed in a pool to minimize weight-bearing strain on joints
Cardiovascular exercises. This video demonstrates five maneuvers for endurance activity and cardiovascular conditioning: marching in place, heel digs, side steps, knee lifts, and modified jumping jacks
Pet therapy exercise class. This video demonstrates how dogs have been incorporated for fun and motivation in an exercise class which includes flexibility, endurance and balance training
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Panton, L.B., Artese, A.L. (2015). Types of Exercise: Flexibility, Strength, Endurance, Balance. In: Sullivan, G., Pomidor, A. (eds) Exercise for Aging Adults. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16095-5_4
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