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At Super Seniors, we continue to educate ourselves with the ever changing trends of the fitness industry and tailor these trends to fit the needs of seniors. Megan McCracken’s goal is to improve your quality of life and functional fitness so you can maintain or regain the freedom to do all of the things you’ve always loved doing with your families and friends.
Join ACE certified fitness instructor Megan McCracken and the Super Seniors group for a fun filled, effective workout that is sure to make you smile as you gain strength balance and confidence.< /p>
No matter what your level of fitness, this workout is remarkable. Done either a seated or standing, you will get a great workout that is never boring.
Megan McCracken has enjoyed a successful TV and radio career for over twenty years. She has been the face of dozens of fortune 500 advertisers. In the late 1970s, Megan landed a contract role on the ABC daytime drama, Ryan’s Hope. Throughout her TV career, Megan’s love of fitness kept her in good shape to keep up with the demanding world of broadcast TV. During that time, she also developed a passion for teaching.
In 1998, Megan McCracken, became an ACE certified Group Fitness instructor, and in 1999 had aqcq1uired her ACE Personal Trainer certifications as well. These were followed by other specialty recognitions and certifications including Enhance Fitness for seniors.
Super Seniors Box, Balance & Lift
Bayview
Level: Beginner
Beginner: Just starting out, very overweight or haven't exercised in over six months.
Intermediate: Active in sports, dance or any regular exercise (2 to 3 times per week).
Advanced: Very active in sports or consistently work out four or more times per week.
Aerobics Impact: Lower
Lower Impact: Both feet never leave the ground at the same time. This minimizes stress on your knees.
Higher Impact: Includes movements like jumps, hops and skips. Very high-impact is called plyometrics.
Mixed Impact: This alternates or combines the above styles.
Aerobics Choreography: Basic
Basic: The easiest to follow. It ranges from simple walking-style marches to sports and athletic movements.
Complex: More intricate combinations and patterns. They're ideal for people who like to dance.
Moderate: More interesting than Basic, less dancy than Complex.
Toning Emphasis: Lower Body
Upper body: Arms, chest and back.
Lower Body: Legs, thighs, hips and buttocks.
Abs: Abdominals (stomach), core and sometimes lower back.
Total body: Tones all three of the above muscle groups.
Toning Emphasis: Upper Body
Upper body: Arms, chest and back.
Lower Body: Legs, thighs, hips and buttocks.
Abs: Abdominals (stomach), core and sometimes lower back.
Total body: Tones all three of the above muscle groups.
Instructor: Megan McCracken (Instructor Profile)
SKU: BAY2024
Runtime: 48 min.
Region: 0
Street Date: 01/19/2012
Certified instructor description:
A comprehensive program that incorporates three vital fitness elements: cardio, balance and toning. The workout is both varied and energizing; this seniors class is truly having fun. You'll start with fat-burning, heart-strengthening aerobics (from simple dance steps to boxer-style jabs and punches). That's followed by rotations and stretches in the balance and flexibility segment. The program ends with classic muscle toning moves like leg lifts and bicep curls (both standing and seated in a chair). Has modifications for seniors-specific conditions (e.g. "if you've had hip surgery..."). Includes a 15-minute pre-workout tutorial. 2 to 5 lb. ankle weights are suggested. ©2010.
