6 Creative Ways to Get Moving
Bored with mall walking and DVDs? Try these fresh alternatives for getting exercise.
By Caring.com staff, .
Exer-games
Easier to do in the privacy of your own home or group center are active gaming systems that emphasize physical activity. Pick the movements that appeal to you: yoga, Pilates, balance and strength training, bowling, or aerobics are just some of the options. Wii bowling leagues have sprung up in community centers, retirement communities, and adult day programs.
Great for: Moderate exercise when you can't get out or are in hospital rehab, measuring progress through scoring and other incentives
Start here: The Nintendo Wii platform offers sport-specific games, as well as other programs such as My Personal Trainer and Zumba Fitness (a dance game).
Here's an NBC story about seniors playing Wii:
