Put this in the “Things My Mother Taught Me:”  research shows that individuals at any age can benefit from being physically active.  However, even though you think you know it all, do you expect an exercise video using participants of “mature age” and varying physical fitness?  Probably not, which makes this DVD by the Office for the Study of Aging at the Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina out of the ordinary.  The DVD is designed to increase physical activity, even at moderate levels, to aid older adults with every tasks and mobility.

The video contains 5 routines:  Instructions, Deep breathing and stretch (5 minutes), Full routine (28 minutes), Strength and balance (10 minutes), and Cardio (10 minutes).  The programs are designed for adults over 50, but would be useful for exercise beginners of any age, or for people with limited mobility, even arthritis.  A variety of music is used, including spiritual, patriotic, and original tunes.

Move for Life is available for loan from the South Carolina State Library or from the other State Documents Depository Libraries.  It is also available for purchase ($9.95) from the Office website (http://www.sph.sc.edu/osa/MoveforLife.htm).