Weight Training for Seniors & Beginners // FUNctional Workout!
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- Опубліковано 25 вер 2024
- 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 🇩🇪
Thank you :)
More FUNctional workouts please! Love!
Will do!! Thanks Amie :)
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.
Wonderful! I'm so glad you are enjoying my workouts Paula :)
Wonderful functional workout ❤
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!!!
Absolutely!! I'm thrilled you like it, and yes, I'll keep making videos!!!
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
Absolutely! My workouts are great for everyone and definitely not too easy. Thanks for working out with me 🤩
Same here, totally agree!
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!
Wonderful! That is so nice of you to say Carleen! I hope you keep up the good work as well :)
You really make working out fun. Keep up the great job of keeping us seniors and young ones in shape!
I appreciate that Lynne :)
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.❤️🏋️♀️
Happy to help Patricia! I don't think 66 is old either ;)
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!❤
Exactly! Thanks for appreciating that! 🤩
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.
Thanks Sharon! Great to hear you love it :)
Just completed the FUNctional strength workout. Beautifully designed movements. Thank you, Lauren!!
You're so welcome Carleen!
Your workouts leave me feeling refreshed and happy! Thank you!
Love that! Thanks Karen :)
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!
Wow! I love that you feel that way! You are most welcome and I hope you have a good day as well :)
The variety, length, obvious planning of the workouts is perfect. Thank you sooo much. You are a treasure!
Yay! Thank you! I'm so glad you like it. Thanks again for your support :)
We are so blessed to have you taking the time to give us all this love with great workouts always, Thank you!
You are so kind Joni. Thanks for your appreciation :)
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.
Wonderful! I'm so glad you found me as well Jan! Keep up the great work :)
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!
You're so welcome! Glad its a good workout for you Justine :)
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!
Woo hoo! Thanks so much Jacqueline :)
This is such an important workout! Thank you so much for taking the time to think about functionality❤
Absolutely!! You are most welcome Kelly :)
I love starting my week with one of your workouts, they are all awesome!! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Judy, you are most welcome :)
This was perfect. Hit all the major muscle groups and added strength training and balance ❤❤❤
Nice! Thanks Gwen :)
Another day of a great workout! Would like to see a video on a band workout with you. Thanks!
Great Maria! I have many band workouts! Here is the link: ua-cam.com/play/PLdAl5SsVkdodwpfDOKHO45U7HHbcYHjoF.html
first day with this video. Functionality of exercises is perfect! Will be back!
Great! Thanks for working out with me Debra :)
I love these exercises❤
Yay! Thank you so much Sandra :)
Two fantastic classes today Lauren feeling very energised see you tomorrow 🙋❤️
Wonderful! I had a long weekend and could use some of your energy!
Fun workout, thank you. It really was everyday movements you don't even think about usually
Absolutely! Glad you enjoyed it Sharon :)
Good job today, thank you, have a good day.
Thanks, you too! 🙌🏻
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. ❤
yay! I'm thrilled you like it Carrie! Thank you for your kind comments too :)
Thank you Lauren. Really enjoy your workouts
My pleasure Nalini :)
Love this one more each time it do it. 🤗
Awesome! Thank you Rebecca :)
Great concept Lauren.`If youre just trying to get better at life``, as another fitness instructor said.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This was gooooood! Total body workout without stress on the body plus I'm sweating. Thank you!
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So glad you got a good workout! Thanks Gwendolyn :)
@@SeniorShapeFitness thank you💪🏽
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!
You're so welcome, and no apologies for being late, anytime is a great time to do a workout ;)
Tried this today and it's great. Lauren , your prompts and low volume background music is, in my opinion, what sets you apart from other UA-cam instructors. I appreciate you. Keep up the great work ❤
Wonderful! I appreciate your positive feedback 🤩
❤ My glutes and thighs are aching with this one. I used a lighter weight for the first set and a heavier one for the second set and it really impacted how I used my body. Made me work so much harder, especially in the core. Thank you for always reminding me which part of my body I should be using and feeling. It makes a world of difference. Thank you xxx
Yay! Good for you Virginia. Love that you challenged yourself with heavier weights on the second set :)
Thanks Lauren, I was doing strength training via a hospital website, which was good, Im early 60's retired due to medical reasons however this gives me time to dedicate to me! Stumbled on your videos and they are amazing, doing different videos every second day plus hour walks daily. Feel so empowered before, during and after (especially after) feel like my body is singing! Once again, Thank you.....AND Well done me!!
Yay! I agree, well done!!! Thank you for your kind words and keep up the good work :)
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!!
Good for you Sharon!!
What a nice surprise this workout turned out to be! More like this please!!!
Thanks Denise! So glad you like it :)
Oh my oh my! My hips LOVE you lol!❤❤ Great workout!
woo hoo! Happy to hear it Lisa :)
WOW! Love this one!!! Really felt this one in all the right places! Keep these videos coming!
Thank you! Will do!
I enjoyed these functional movements. I did have some pain in my arthritic knees during the lunges so modified a bit. I feel very accomplished for making it to the end. 😊
Wonderful! Good for you :)
Day 63, I am a practical person hence I love practical application of moves. As we get older we need to be able to do stuff for ourselves as long as possible. Perfect workout again.
Absolutely! Glad you enjoyed it :)
This was crazy-good! I LOVE being reminded of the practicality of movement! Thank you!
So glad! I love to hear it Staci, you are most welcome :)
Even though I'm comfortable using weights, this was a good reminder to really focus on the movements.
Great! Thanks Kathy :)
Love! Perfect workout for this 69 yr old! Thank you!
Great Sandra! You are most welcome ;)
Hi Lauren! Thank you for this. I really like these functional strength workouts. They look "easy" but, they are not! I feel so great after and keeping your strength and balance as you age is so important. I recently had a fitness assessment and I am happy to say that my balance test indicated I have exceptional balance. I know it is from following you and doing your workouts. Love your channel.
Yay! Go Dianne! That is so great to hear :)
ALL o your workouts are perfect and age appropriate! I’m so glad I found you!
Thanks so much Tammie! I'm thrilled you are enjoying my workouts :)
Great workout! I would love to see more functional workouts.
Glad you liked this one Vicky! New one coming soon :)
Lauren yet again this was a great workout 🏋♂ you are such a wonderful trainer and your gentle approach towards every body movement is so appreciated 🥰
Thank you so much!! Glad you like it ;)
This 66 year old cannot say enough good things about your workout! 😅 Thank you so much! 🙏
I appreciate that Karen :)
Loved it!! I love how you talk through the proper form the whole time. So many body parts involved in proper form. Thank you!
You're so welcome! I’m thrilled you love it Susan 🤩
Thanks Lauren! Enjoyed it!
So glad! Thanks Carol :)
Hi Lauren as mentioned previously have been doing your workouts for close to a month, doing different ones several times each week. Feel so much better than I have in ages. About 9 weeks ago started taking circumin as I had heard so many good things regarding it....WELL little did I realise just how much it really does help heal the WHOLE body! Since early March 2023 by tweaking diet and increasing exercise I have dropped 6 kgs and really feel like a new person, Im doing things that I didn't think possible....YAH!! Also started doing the Barre exercise video with you, love your sense of humor and all the encouragement...Brilliant. Plus big thank you for replying to all the comments, thats speaks volumes about you - Really impressed..Again thank you😃😃😃
I can't thank you enough for your kind comments Sheba! It absolutely makes my day! I'm so proud of you and happy to hear that you FEEL so much better :) Keep up the great work! I'm honored to be a part of your fitness routine :)
I love this workout. It's in my top 3 of your videos. It's a great no equipment workout and I still work up a sweat and it's helped with the lower back aches. 💙
Wonderful! Happy to hear it's helpful and one of your favorites :)
Love this workout. It was a nice reprieve from my strength training. Broke my workout week up and I feel more energized than tired. Thank you!!!
Great to hear! You are most welcome :)
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 💖💐
Wow! Good for you Diane! Thank you and I hope you have a blessed week as well :)
Thankyou Lauren great class for a rainy day in England you've brightened my say 🙋❤️💐
Fantastic! Thanks Julie!
Lauren is just precious and amazing! This work out was a little more intense, but always good. Thank you beautiful lady!🙏🏽💖
My pleasure! Glad you got a good workout and thank you for your kind words :)
Thank you so much! Your workouts are perfect for me at this time in my life. You do a wonderful job!
Glad you like them! 🤩
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.
Wonderful! Love that you added ankle weights 🙌🏻
Im glad i found your channel. Im 33 and your workouts really great to build that foundation for a beginner like me.😊
Awesome! Happy to have you working out with me 🤩🙌🏻
Appreciate your lovely demeanor and very good instructions. You obviously are well trained. Awesome!
Thank you kindly!
I feel stronger after completing this challenging workout. Great for this post menopausal woman. Thank you!
You're so welcome! I love that you feel stronger Joan, that's awesome ;)
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!
Yay! Thank you for your kind words Joan :)
So good Lauren have done this routine several times great see you tomorrow
great Sandra! This is a good one to repeat regularly for sure ;D
❤Loren, another amazing workout 🎉🎉🎉I was able to do.
Thanks ❤❤
Wonderful! You're welcome as always :)
Like the pace, controlled movement so we are working g the muscles for that group. I always think too easy, then I am finishing a set and not so easy. Pace is perfect. I am 65.
Great Pamela! so glad it's a good workout for you :)
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!
Thank you Margarete! Keep up the good work :)
These workouts are for all! Not only for the beginners and the seniors. Enjoyed the session so much. You explain the movements properly so that we understand them well and do them perfectly. Thank you.
I agree! so glad you enjoy them :)
You are amazing…you’ve changed my life!
You're so sweet :)
Dear Lauren, THANK YOU so much for this functional movement work out. I think you made it in response to my request. I have been noticing some difficult getting out of chairs, cars, etc. I LOVED this workout. I could tell you gave a lot of thought and preparation. Both warm up and cool down were excellent. The moves were perfect for our daily lives. Thank you so much. I hope others enjoyed it also,
Yay! yes Anne, you are to thank for this workout! I'm thrilled you love it :)
I’m 59 and unfortunately had a stroke in April. Your channel is ideal for someone who is trying to recover and get healthy again. Thank you
I'm sorry to hear about your stroke, but I'm glad my videos have been helpful to you. I wish you all the best and hope you keep it up :)
Great workout! Thank you for keeping a nice warm up and cool down in the workout!
You're so welcome! I'm happy you like it Stephanie :)
Very happy you posted this week's playlist. I was looking for it on Sunday & Monday.
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 ;)
Thank you
Great workout today I enjoy all of your workout Thank you ❤😊😅
Glad you like them! Natalie 🤩🙌🏻
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! 😊
Thank you so much! 🤩
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!! 💛
Wonderful! Thanks for working out with me Debra, I'm thrilled you are loving my workouts :)
I love your slow workouts
THanks!
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.
Yay! So nice to hear Kelly! I have many more videos like this to keep you motivated :)
Perfect!! Thank you Lauren! 💜😘
Any time! Thank you Rhonda ;)
No wt/wt combo perfection!!! Queues perfect too. Thank you
Glad you like it! Thanks so much Lori :)
Another great workout Lauren. Thanks so much!
My pleasure Fran :)
Just found your site recently. Thank you for this. I have been diagnosed with PsA. Moving now has been such a challenge. My joints in practically my whole body aches. I don’t want to stop exercising as I don’t want to gain weight and add more strain on my body. Your exercises are doable and your voice is relaxing and kind. Thanks so much and kudos to you.
You are very welcome Angela! Thank you for your kind words and keep up the good work :)
This is great! Thank you, Lauren. Have a great week. 💞💪🏻
Thank you! You too Dorothy :)
Weights are essential ❤ it. Thank you
Excellent! Thank you Beverly :)
This workout is just perfect! Functional and keeping me fit. If possible, please have more of these! Thank you
So glad Eve! Check out my "strength" playlist on my channel's main page. Many of my strength workouts are similar.
Fantastic workout. Thank you!
You're so welcome Susan :)
Another winner. 🏆 Thank you.
Thanks Violet, my pleasure :)
I always enjoy your workouts because of the way you instruct and encourage.Thank you for sharing!!!!
It's my pleasure Patricia, thank you!!
Thank so much miss Lauren❤❤❤
You're welcome, glad you like it!
My favorite so far!
Awesome Lisa! Thank you :)
this workout made me feel respected as a senior who wants to remain active and strong.
So glad to hear that Heidi :)
I'm back from my trip. This was a perfect re-start workout. You also got a new carpet! Thank you!
You're so welcome! Glad you like it :)
Perfect workout Lauren! Thank you. 🌻
Glad you liked it!! Thank you Corina :)
Love your workouts !
thanks so much Angelika :)
Thanks for your wonderful videos!! Love this functional one 😊
So glad! Thank YOU so very much for your support Helen :)
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!
You're so welcome! Nice job adding on the extra upper body too :)
i just recently retired and wanted to get back into weights. I thought this was a first great workout for a beginner.. thanks you...
You're so welcome and good for you for getting back into it :)
Hi Lauren,
Really enjoyed your workout, I'm ready to get my day started. 😊
Thank U😊
So glad! Have a great Merri :)
First-time I do this workout, it was great for me. Thanks
Happy to hear it Eliana :)