Move for Life DVD

Welcome to the Move for Life DVD: Easy to Do, Stay Healthy Activities for Older Adults

At any age, staying strong and flexible helps you do the things you enjoy; and perform day-to-day activities with great ease.

The Move for Life DVD shows you ways to keep your body strong and healthy by adding more physical activity to your daily routine.

There are 2 sections:

Walkabouts:

• There are three levels of Walkabouts which build upon one another in terms of complexity. The first Walkabout will take approximately 30 minutes, the second 40 minutes and the third Walkabout will take approximately one hour.
• Each walkabout has a warm-up, cardiovascular, cool-down strength, and stretch section.
• You can go for a Walkabout and try these activities anywhere - at home, out in your neighbourhood, in a park or while travelling.

Energy Bursts:

• Energy Bursts are designed to get you moving and feeling great.
• These two-minute activity routines are easy to do, anywhere, and they’re a blast for large groups – they’ll put the zip back in any meeting or gathering and can give you a burst of energy, anytime you need it.

View Scenes from the Move for Life DVD by clicking on the corresponding links below.

Move For Life DVD

Introduction (Length: 03:02) Energy Burst #1 (Length: 02:01) Energy Burst #2 (Length: 02:02) Energy Burst #3 (Length: 02:03) Energy Burst #4 (Length: 01:58) Energy Burst #5 (Length: 02:06) Energy Burst #6 (Length: 02:01) Walkabout #1 (Length: 09:19) Additional walkabouts two and three are available by ordering the DVD.

Fact Sheets

If you’re experiencing a chronic health condition download these fact sheets to learn about what activities you should and shouldn’t do:

• Cancer & Physical Activity
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease & Physical Activity
• Congestive Heart Failure & Physical Activity
• Hypertension & Physical Activity
• Kidney Disorders & Physical Activity
• Type 2 Diabetes & Physical Activity

Remember: If you’re not active or have a medical condition, consult with your doctor to make sure the type of activity and how hard you are working are right for you. See your doctor regularly to monitor medical conditions and any increase in your activity level. Remember-Every Move is a Good Move!

To order your free (BC residents only) copy of the Move for Life DVD:

• Contact Us:
• Or call the Seniors Information Line:
  • Toll free: 1-800-465-4911
  • In Victoria: 250-952-1742
• The Move for Life DVD is also available through your local British Columbia public library.

Links:

Move for Life Exercise Chart: Download (PDF)

British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA)