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Trainer Claims First Ever Fitness Video for
Senior Citizens
Developer says it is doctor approved and has been
used for over 10 years
By Tucker Sutherland, editor
 Nov. 19, 2005 We publish so many reports on the
benefits of exercise for senior citizens that we are firmly convinced it
is a critical element of healthy aging. So, we do not want to pass up
the opportunity to inform are older readers about a new fitness video,
which the producer claims is the first ever weight training program for
those age 65 and older.
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We received a news release on the video by
certified fitness instructor Craig Marcacci and reviewed his promotional
film. We cannot vouch for the benefits of the training but Marcacci says
it is a doctor approved regimen that helps senior citizens improve
balance, increase flexibility, and ease daily tasks in only a few short
weeks. He says it also improves cardiovascular health, and we have seen
numerous studies about how exercise enhances mental abilities, too.
Marcacci also says he has been working with senior
citizens and the elderly for over ten years in St. Louis, Missouri.
"Easy Does It!" is a 30 minute, no-impact senior
fitness video featuring a cast of his actual students. The video takes
the viewer through a series of warm up movements, followed by a mild
full body workout and cool down stretching.
He says it is the first-ever weight training video
for senior citizens and the elderly. Although the marketing targets
seniors aged 65, he says in the video preview his classes are those over
75.
Marcacci says the program on the video is the same
he has used over the past 10 years training individuals in one-on-one
sessions and leading group classes. It has been adapted to a portable
video format for use by those who are less able to travel to classes at
a gym or cannot afford personal training services.
The video begins with a series of warm up
movements, followed by a mild full body workout and cool down
stretching.
"Easy does it!" is a no-impact regimen designed
specifically to address elderly fitness requirements while keeping
safety the highest priority, he emphasizes.
Any impact is too much impact! says Marcacci who
leads a group of his actual students through the workout on the video.
He says, the video training eliminates the risk of
injury by avoiding any impact or quick movements which may cause an
older adult to miss a step or suddenly strain tissue.
The news release quotes Dr. Barbara Caciolo, a
board certified physician in internal medicine and rhuematology, as
saying, Take back control of your mind and body. Improve both your
mental and physical well being with this simple and fun 30 min workout.
Very thorough, well structured and well presented,
tailored perfectly for the mature adult. says, Horacio Marafioti, M.D.,
FACEP.
The available in both VHS and DVD formats. To go
directly to the web page offering the video on the CM Fitness site
click here. By scrolling to the bottom of that page you can link to
a short video by Craig about the program. It begins with very poor
quality but gets better after the introduction.
About CM Fitness
CM Fitness, established in 1992, is located in St.
Louis, Missouri. Owner Craig Marcacci specializes in working with the
mature adult. With patrons ranging in age from 65 to 98, Marcacci brings
his avid interest in fitness to the senior and elderly population
helping individuals live more productive lives with greater freedom.
Marcacci offers both individual and group training
sessions. For more information contact: Craig Marcacci, 9323 Berry
Avenue, St. Louis MO 63144, (314) 397-4206,
www.cmfitness.com
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