Weight Training for Seniors & Beginners // FUNctional Workout!
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Hello and welcome to this FUNctional strength training workout! This 30 minute workout with optional weights is a MUST DO for everyone. All exercises are performed in a standing position and are low impact. This is the perfect workout if you are a beginner or a senior that needs to build strength and want to be able to continue to perform your everyday activities.
Structure of this workout:
One lower body movement without weights, one upper body movement without weights. Repeat those two movements with weights. Move on to two new exercises...
I'm using 5 pound weights in this workout. Please use whatever weights you have and are comfortable with. If you have light dumbbells you may go faster than me. Or if you are using heavier dumbbells you may go slower than me. Always go at your own pace and use a dumbbell that is an appropriate size for you.
I hope you enjoyed this workout! Please let me know what you think in the comments. I love hearing from my viewers!
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I hope one day, many years from now, you are treated as respectfully as you treat us. Love ❤ from Germany 🇩🇪
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
I am 26 and this is a really great workout for me to start over again. At first I thought this might be too easy, but after working out I can feel my full body working but I don't feel dizzy at all. Definitely a workout I can du everyday
@SeniorShapeFitness
8 ай бұрын
Absolutely! My workouts are great for everyone and definitely not too easy. Thanks for working out with me 🤩
@monikab3413
6 ай бұрын
Same here, totally agree!
I officially became a old pensioner last week at 66. I do not feel it but my body says different some days . Thank Lauren for keeping all us seniors young and moving.❤️🏋️♀️
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
Happy to help Patricia! I don't think 66 is old either ;)
I am 70 and have been exercising for years. I like your videos because they are slow paced with controlled movements. I feel much safer and comfortable with this pace yet I feel like I get a good workout.
@SeniorShapeFitness
6 ай бұрын
Wonderful! I'm so glad you are enjoying my workouts Paula :)
@nancycaskey4702
5 ай бұрын
Wonderful functional workout ❤
@SeniorShapeFitness
5 ай бұрын
Thanks Nancy! @@nancycaskey4702
Lauren, you ALWAYS have the best exercises. I think Balance exercises are one of the most important exercises for seniors. Strength training & Balance. Your workouts are so refreshing. No one else does what you do. That's why I keep coming back over & over again. Please keep doing what you're doing!!!
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!! I'm thrilled you like it, and yes, I'll keep making videos!!!
LAUREN, There's never a dull momenti n your workouts! I love your movement combinations and gentle encouragement. I am 80 years old and have been working out daily with you for the last 3 months. I feel so energized and proud of myself at the end of each session. Then I carry all that good juju into the rest of my day. Thank you and my best wishes as you keep on creating your wonderful work!
@SeniorShapeFitness
9 ай бұрын
Wonderful! That is so nice of you to say Carleen! I hope you keep up the good work as well :)
Agree with all positive comments...your workouts are so inventive, like "getting out of car" movements, "picking up box", "reaching shelves"...LOVE IT! Thanks Lauren, GREAT all over body workout 🥰🇨🇦Sharon.
@SeniorShapeFitness
2 ай бұрын
Thanks Sharon! Great to hear you love it :)
More FUNctional workouts please! Love!
@SeniorShapeFitness
2 ай бұрын
Will do!! Thanks Amie :)
Such a good workout! It's easy, measured, you relax your soul and body. Detox for the brain: it is cleared, unnecessary thoughts disappear, the head becomes free and light. This is how I feel after this workout. Thank you so much Lauren! Have a good day!
@SeniorShapeFitness
2 ай бұрын
Wow! I love that you feel that way! You are most welcome and I hope you have a good day as well :)
You really make working out fun. Keep up the great job of keeping us seniors and young ones in shape!
@SeniorShapeFitness
6 ай бұрын
I appreciate that Lynne :)
Love, love, love this! Thanks so much Lauren for your time, effort and generosity. ❤
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
So glad! You are very welcome ;)
Just completed the FUNctional strength workout. Beautifully designed movements. Thank you, Lauren!!
@SeniorShapeFitness
3 ай бұрын
You're so welcome Carleen!
first day with this video. Functionality of exercises is perfect! Will be back!
@SeniorShapeFitness
6 ай бұрын
Great! Thanks for working out with me Debra :)
What a wonderful workout!!! ❤ thank you! I needed this, hope you’ll have more of these kind of workouts.
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Maria! I do have many more workouts like this one. Check out my Strength playlist.
So gald I found your channel. Turning 77 in 1 month and have been doing aqua aerobics MWF since I retired from teaching Kindergarten at 73. Love that, but knew I needed to do some resistence training. This is a perfect combo for T Th and S to help me stay strong, flexible and keep the ole knees functioning. Thank you.
@SeniorShapeFitness
7 ай бұрын
Wonderful! I'm so glad you found me as well Jan! Keep up the great work :)
This is great! Thank you, Lauren. Have a great week. 💞💪🏻
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! You too Dorothy :)
Your workouts leave me feeling refreshed and happy! Thank you!
@SeniorShapeFitness
Ай бұрын
Love that! Thanks Karen :)
This was crazy-good! I LOVE being reminded of the practicality of movement! Thank you!
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
So glad! I love to hear it Staci, you are most welcome :)
The variety, length, obvious planning of the workouts is perfect. Thank you sooo much. You are a treasure!
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
Yay! Thank you! I'm so glad you like it. Thanks again for your support :)
Love this workout so much! I like each movement has the same pre-warm up movement. That really makes my body easier to catch up with all the workout! Thank you very much, Lauren!❤
@SeniorShapeFitness
2 ай бұрын
Exactly! Thanks for appreciating that! 🤩
Lauren, you do such a wonderful job of guiding us through these exercises. I really appreciate your comments on form and words of encouragement. This was great! 😊
@SeniorShapeFitness
11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🤩
Lauren, your exercise videos go by so quickly for me because they are so well done and enjoyable to do; thank you for another great workout!
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
Woo hoo! Thanks so much Jacqueline :)
Fun workout, thank you. It really was everyday movements you don't even think about usually
@SeniorShapeFitness
6 ай бұрын
Absolutely! Glad you enjoyed it Sharon :)
Lauren, love your calmness. This workout was soooo good. I loved the use of weights with it. Thanks so much.
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that Rivka!!!
As always, your Classes are amazing. Always different, always inspiring and you have such a gentle manner that it is always delight to work out with you! Thanks so much!
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you! I appreciate that Lesley :)
Just what I needed on a hot NE day but wanted to feel stronger. Thank you, Lauren. I'm so impressed with the growth of your channel. (I met you at 90K.) You are just what so many of us need!
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that Elizabeth!
Lauren, I am so glad I found your workout videos! I love your variety and you are such a pleasure to follow! I actually look forward to exercise now!!
@SeniorShapeFitness
9 ай бұрын
Yay! Thank you Kathy. That is so nice to hear 🤩
This was perfect. Hit all the major muscle groups and added strength training and balance ❤❤❤
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks Gwen :)
I always enjoy your workouts because of the way you instruct and encourage.Thank you for sharing!!!!
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
It's my pleasure Patricia, thank you!!
Great workout! I love your videos, thank you for thinking of us seniors😊
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely Linda, it's my pleasure :)
Great training workout! Thank you so much, Lauren!
@SeniorShapeFitness
11 ай бұрын
My pleasure Patricia :)
WOW! Love this one!!! Really felt this one in all the right places! Keep these videos coming!
@SeniorShapeFitness
7 ай бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
Thanks for your wonderful videos!! Love this functional one 😊
@SeniorShapeFitness
4 ай бұрын
So glad! Thank YOU so very much for your support Helen :)
Amazing as always anything that you make. Love it!
@SeniorShapeFitness
8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
Exactly what I needed this morning to start my day! Your workouts are so doable , fun, and help with real-life strength & mobility all in one! So grateful for your generosity and motivation!
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
Yay! Thank you for your kind words Joan :)
Lauren, am really enjoying all your varied workouts, this one no exception. Thank you
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
Fabulous! thank you so much :)
Love your work-outs!!! Thank you again!
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
You are always most welcome Anne :)
Perfect workout Lauren! Thank you. 🌻
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!! Thank you Corina :)
Loved it!! I love how you talk through the proper form the whole time. So many body parts involved in proper form. Thank you!
@SeniorShapeFitness
8 ай бұрын
You're so welcome! I’m thrilled you love it Susan 🤩
Perfect!! Thank you Lauren! 💜😘
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
Any time! Thank you Rhonda ;)
Absolutely love this workout! The balance exercises which tackle all the different muscles are so doable and important , I feel really invigorated after this workout. Thank you so much. I look forward to all your workouts Have a beautiful day Lauren and all the other followers on this chat.😀🥰
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! so glad you love this workout ;)
Appreciate your lovely demeanor and very good instructions. You obviously are well trained. Awesome!
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
That was a wonderful workout! There was calmness with so much strengthening behind it. Thanks so much. Love all your video’s.
@SeniorShapeFitness
10 ай бұрын
You're so welcome! Thanks Lesley :)
Thank you so much! Your workouts are perfect for me at this time in my life. You do a wonderful job!
@SeniorShapeFitness
4 ай бұрын
Glad you like them! 🤩
You are amazing…you’ve changed my life!
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
You're so sweet :)
ALL o your workouts are perfect and age appropriate! I’m so glad I found you!
@SeniorShapeFitness
3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Tammie! I'm thrilled you are enjoying my workouts :)
I’m a recent subscriber to your channel and find it so beneficial. I love that you include warm up and cool down. Will definitely do more of your workouts. Thanks Lauren
@SeniorShapeFitness
9 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you Sandra :)
Another great workout Lauren. Thanks so much!
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure Fran :)
Most excellent workout for muscles and balance for everyday life. Thanks again for keeping it real!
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
You bet! thanks Kathy :)
I love starting my week with one of your workouts, they are all awesome!! Thank you for sharing.
@SeniorShapeFitness
Ай бұрын
Thank you Judy, you are most welcome :)
Thankyou Lauren great class for a rainy day in England you've brightened my say 🙋❤️💐
@SeniorShapeFitness
2 ай бұрын
Fantastic! Thanks Julie!
Great concept Lauren.`If youre just trying to get better at life``, as another fitness instructor said.
@SeniorShapeFitness
Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you Lauren, just what I needed after a few weeks with a bout of vertigo. Good one to ease back in with and do some weights and movements. Thank you!
@SeniorShapeFitness
7 ай бұрын
You're so welcome! Glad its a good workout for you Justine :)
Another wonderful workout for this senior lady! I so appreciate all the form reminders and your calm encouragement. I edit the last spinal roll due to my osteoporosis (I just do a hip hinge) but all the rest is pure gold-- thank you!!
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Great job Olga :)
Thankyou Lauren love doing the first part without weights great to get the technique before adding weights see you tomorrow ❤️🙋
@SeniorShapeFitness
8 ай бұрын
Wonderful! You are most welcome Julie :)
Absolutely brilliant workout Lauren, thank you so much! So important to have these exercises for everyday movement. Results from my latest health check have shown that my Creatinine levels have improved quite a lot due to doing your weight training workouts. I thoroughly enjoy all the exercises and always look forward to the new ones. Wishing you a truly blessed week 💖💐
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Good for you Diane! Thank you and I hope you have a blessed week as well :)
Hi Lauren, I have been doing your workouts for about two weeks and I love them all. Everyday I pick a different one to do. I enjoyed this one, I felt it covered a little cardio, balance and strength training. Please keep doing what you are doing!! 💛
@SeniorShapeFitness
10 ай бұрын
Wonderful! Thanks for working out with me Debra, I'm thrilled you are loving my workouts :)
No wt/wt combo perfection!!! Queues perfect too. Thank you
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it! Thanks so much Lori :)
Thank you Lauren. Really enjoy your workouts
@SeniorShapeFitness
2 ай бұрын
My pleasure Nalini :)
Just finished this!!! Amazing workout thank you 🤗
@SeniorShapeFitness
10 ай бұрын
You're so welcome! I'm thrilled you like it Sandra :)
Another winner. 🏆 Thank you.
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Violet, my pleasure :)
Ty for another great workout! I think it's harder to do slow and controlled than a faster one. I needed this one today!♥️
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
so true! Glad you think it's great :)
Thanks Lauren for another awesome workout. Good form & functional fun as well.👍
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it Lucie and great job adding on the ab workout too!
LOVE this!! Please do more of these :)
@SeniorShapeFitness
11 ай бұрын
Thanks! I’m thrilled you love it 😘
Two fantastic classes today Lauren feeling very energised see you tomorrow 🙋❤️
@SeniorShapeFitness
5 ай бұрын
Wonderful! I had a long weekend and could use some of your energy!
This is such an important workout! Thank you so much for taking the time to think about functionality❤
@SeniorShapeFitness
2 ай бұрын
Absolutely!! You are most welcome Kelly :)
Great workout! Thank you for keeping a nice warm up and cool down in the workout!
@SeniorShapeFitness
20 күн бұрын
You're so welcome! I'm happy you like it Stephanie :)
This workout is just perfect! Functional and keeping me fit. If possible, please have more of these! Thank you
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
So glad Eve! Check out my "strength" playlist on my channel's main page. Many of my strength workouts are similar.
This was a great workout Lauren! Targeted so many muscle groups! I walked 3 miles outside this morning and just finished this one tonight. I actually used my weights on both sets of these exercises! Really enjoyed it! You never disappoint ❤ Thank you!
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Awesome job Karla :)
Good job today, thank you, have a good day.
@SeniorShapeFitness
6 ай бұрын
Thanks, you too! 🙌🏻
This was FUN! ☺ Thank you for another great workout. I really enjoyed this one. Thank you for keeping things interesting.
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
You bet Anna, I try! :)
What a nice surprise this workout turned out to be! More like this please!!!
@SeniorShapeFitness
7 ай бұрын
Thanks Denise! So glad you like it :)
Dear Lauren, this workout is brilliant, so thoughtful, but most of all fun and doable. Thank you so much for everything you do for us seniors. ❤
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
yay! I'm thrilled you like it Carrie! Thank you for your kind comments too :)
Thanks so much really need this right now just getting back in the grove been away from exercise for awhile had enough of being lazy but you inspired me today!!
@SeniorShapeFitness
5 ай бұрын
Good for you Sharon!!
Hi Lauren, Really enjoyed your workout, I'm ready to get my day started. 😊 Thank U😊
@SeniorShapeFitness
11 ай бұрын
So glad! Have a great Merri :)
Very happy you posted this week's playlist. I was looking for it on Sunday & Monday.
@SeniorShapeFitness
5 ай бұрын
I posted it on Sunday. You can always find it in the community tab and in the playlist tab. But your right, it didn't get on the scrolling section on my main page until today. I was out of town and couldn't do it from a mobile device. If you ever don't see it again, just check the regular playlist tab ;)
@hyam3808
5 ай бұрын
Thank you
This was FUN but at the same time very functional. I loved that you started out doing the moves without the weights as a preview first and then progressed to using the weights which I could really feel. I followed with your Arms and Upper Body workout (non-stop) which I really felt today! Thanks for another wonderful workout, Lauren!
@SeniorShapeFitness
8 ай бұрын
You're so welcome! Nice job adding on the extra upper body too :)
I love this workout, really enjoying it. Thank you so much ❤
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks Judith :)
So good Lauren have done this routine several times great see you tomorrow
@SeniorShapeFitness
10 ай бұрын
great Sandra! This is a good one to repeat regularly for sure ;D
Loved this one so much!!!👏👏👏
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
Great Susan! Thank you :)
Hi Lauren, I am getting my strength back thanks to you!!
@SeniorShapeFitness
10 ай бұрын
Wonderful! You have been working so hard Luciana :)
I just LOVED THIS WORKOUT ❤
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ana, I'm thrilled you love it !!
This was a GREAT functional workout. I liked the applicability you provided for each of the moves. The length of it and the strength moves were perfect. Thanks for a great start to my day!
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
Great Dina! I hope you have an awesome day:)
Loved your workout always do thanks Lauren
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
You are most welcome Sandra :)
Lauren is just precious and amazing! This work out was a little more intense, but always good. Thank you beautiful lady!🙏🏽💖
@SeniorShapeFitness
9 ай бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you got a good workout and thank you for your kind words :)
This 66 year old cannot say enough good things about your workout! 😅 Thank you so much! 🙏
@SeniorShapeFitness
7 ай бұрын
I appreciate that Karen :)
Sorry I"m late! But I loved this workout! It was great to start without weights for the first set and then adding the weights on the second. Thank you SO much for all you do, Lauren! Have a blessed day!
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome, and no apologies for being late, anytime is a great time to do a workout ;)
I did this workout today and it is marvelous! I've been out of practice and needed something fun and new today. Thanks for giving this old lady motivation.
@SeniorShapeFitness
8 ай бұрын
Yay! So nice to hear Kelly! I have many more videos like this to keep you motivated :)
Fabulously effective workout, as usual. Thank you, Lauren I truly look forward to exercising with you.
@SeniorShapeFitness
9 ай бұрын
So glad! you are most welcome Michelle :)
Love working out with you! It never ceases to amaze me how much I sweat even with what seems like minimal effort! Thank you
@SeniorShapeFitness
5 ай бұрын
You're so welcome! I'm thrilled you are enjoying my workouts Jackie :)
Excellent Lauren! I am helping to take care of my 10 month old grandchild and this is just what I needed to build those muscles. I felt great after this one. Thanks!
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Keep up the great work Karen :)
I feel stronger after completing this challenging workout. Great for this post menopausal woman. Thank you!
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome! I love that you feel stronger Joan, that's awesome ;)
Great workout, Lauren. Thank you!
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome Julia :)
This was such a fun and clear workout for stretching and strengthening. Thank you.
@SeniorShapeFitness
10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Debbie 💜
Another amazing workout to add to my playlist! Thank you for yet another perfectly paced routine filled with calm, uplifting energy. It is so appreciated! I continue to share your channel with friends and family. 😊
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that Liis! I checked out your channel, both you and the subject are lovely! Saying that my video is filled with calm and uplifting energy means a lot coming from you :)
@LiisOnLife
Жыл бұрын
@@SeniorShapeFitness So sweet Lauren thank you! ✨✨
Oh my oh my! My hips LOVE you lol!❤❤ Great workout!
@SeniorShapeFitness
7 ай бұрын
woo hoo! Happy to hear it Lisa :)
Lauren, thank you so much! Just coming off a month and a half sciatic pain and this was perfect to workout again! In my mid 70’s and do not want to stop working out! Thank you 🙏🙏🙏🩵🩵🩵🙏🙏🙏 Blessings to you and hubby!
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Margarete! Keep up the good work :)
I love the slow and controlled movements. Another favorite routine to do 😊. I used ankle weights with this one. I loved all the subtle core work also.
@SeniorShapeFitness
4 ай бұрын
Wonderful! Love that you added ankle weights 🙌🏻
Enjoyed this weight training & balance workout, felt great. Thanks Lauren
@SeniorShapeFitness
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Thanks Colleen :)
This was gooooood! Total body workout without stress on the body plus I'm sweating. Thank you!
@gwendolynbrown1355
7 ай бұрын
🙌🏽👍🏽
@SeniorShapeFitness
7 ай бұрын
So glad you got a good workout! Thanks Gwendolyn :)
@gwendolynbrown1355
7 ай бұрын
@@SeniorShapeFitness thank you💪🏽