EQUIPMENT

Everyone following the Over Fifty Fitness program will need the following items, many of which you likely have already:

  • Smart phone or digital camera w/video

  • Shoe (sneaker or running shoe)

  • Can of soup

  • Kitchen sink

  • Sofa and/or ottoman

  • Broom handle or dowel (4' long)

  • 2 yoga mats (1/4" thick)

  • Knee cushions (you can use sofa cushions)

  • 1x4 or 2x4 board for a heel lift (can also use books)

  • Small pillow for head support

 

Nice-to-have options: you can click on the photo grid for links to any of these items:

  • Small rubber pad for knees

  • Thicker pad for knees

  • Hard foam cushion to raise hips in seated position

  • Heel wedge

  • Dowel or alignment stick (4-5')

  • Head support cushion

Dowel
Dowel

1.25" wooden dowel for spinal alignment and balance support

Yoga Mat
Yoga Mat

1/4" yoga mat. Buy 2 for extra padding!

2.5" Foam Cushion
2.5" Foam Cushion

For propping up your hips in seated position patterns

Thick Knee Pad
Thick Knee Pad

Extra cushy pad for kneeling patterns

Spinal Alignment Stick
Spinal Alignment Stick

To help with postural alignment and balance support.

Small Rubber Pad
Small Rubber Pad

For support during kneeling positions

Head Support Cushion
Head Support Cushion

To bring head into good alignment when lying on your back

Heel Wedge
Heel Wedge

Assists with squat alignment.