I am 78 years old, and purchased Jane's Strength and Balance DVD in January 2018. After 6 weeks of daily use I could not be more pleased with the improvement in my general physical condition, especially with respect to flexibility and strength. There are several routines to choose from on this DVD running from about 13 to 30 minutes. Jane encourages us to do one or more of the 'practices' each day and with minimum effort I think you will find that quite easy to accomplish. Jane respects her viewers differing levels of ability and reminds us, to 'do what is right for YOUR body' , to pause when you wish and to heed any sign of pain or strain. You will also enjoy the spectacular background setting in this DVD - at the side of a lake in Glacier National Park . So for the unobtrusive music accompaniment, the outdoor setting and Jane's easy to follow guidance, you may actually look forward, as I do, to spending a little time each day with this talented woman's approach to improving your physical condition. But, of course, the human mind and body are a team and you can expect benefits to your overall sense of well being too.
Amazon advises reviewers to mention both what you liked and disliked about a product: -- I'm still looking for something I would change about Jane Adams's 'Balance and Strength'. DVD.

I've had this DVD for about a month now and have used it nearly every day, usually choosing 2 different workouts from the strength and balance menu and sometimes adding in a little extra from another of the workouts. I think the Tai Chi sections are fascinating, and I'm starting to use the introductory mobility section from that menu. I used to do Yoga in my teens and 20's, but couldn't seem to get back into it, or much of anything on a regular basis, but this DVD was just what I needed at 66, and I can already feel a lot of improvement. I have terribly flat feet and weak ankles, and have sustained 3 or 4 bad sprains in over the years. I thought I was stuck with the chronic ankle pain, even with decent shoes, and I've been really surprised at what a month of these exercises has done for me, even though I'm considerably overweight. I may never regain the balance I had when I was 25, but I know I'm improving. It's no fun to lose your balance and fall, even if you're lucky enough not to break anything, and I had begun to find out just how easy it was to do that and how much stability I'd lost, even with a job that had required I stay on my feet a lot over the years.
I'm enjoying the stepping exercises, too. Almost makes me think I could learn to dance. As soon as I got this DVD, I was impressed with the organization of the exercises and the ease of following along, so I gifted one to a friend my age, and now she and her older sister are using it, too.

If you are trying to rebuild muscle areas that have gotten weak from sitting long hours, and need to be careful of your spinal stenosis (my personal experience), then this is a great DVD for getting started. The movements are not fancy, but they are targeted to strengthen the hips, outer thighs, side core and arms. Good for elderly or anyone who is just beginning to try to rebuild hip, thigh, and core stability. There is no swinging of the arms and twisting of the torso that is bad for spinal stenosis. It's not floor work, just standing and chair if needed. What I learned in PT is how thoughtfully these simple exercises need to be done. Feel every muscle that is engaged. The final routine is a Tai Chi type flow built from the elements practiced in the earlier 12-18 minute sessions.
The DVD is older, so there is no handy menu at the beginning that allows you to pick from the intro and the subsequent routines. You have to plow through the intro each time and use the remote to click forward by chapter to the one you want to do. Still, its hard to find exercise routines that are simple and effective for those who are far from the athletic end of the gym.

We are a group of women in an Over 55 community who meet several mornings each week to exercise. This tape appealed to us because it is focused on the two areas we are most concerned with; balance and strength. Improving our balance is a priority because of the risks of falling. Strength is critical because it helps fight bone loss and enables us to maintain our independence as we age. We have not done all segments of this tape yet but we're very pleased with what we've practiced so far. Some of us will be trying the Tai Chi, as well. One important note; on a video from another teacher the music fights with the audio so much that we often can't hear what's being said. No worries with Jane Adams.

Excellent video loaded with a variety of balance and strengthening segments. I bought this for my fairly active 75 year old mother. As a physical therapist, I wanted to preview the dvd for correct technique and cueing. I was very pleased with the great cueing and careful instruction on correct form and body positioning in each of the sections. This dvd is great for seniors of all ability levels. Jane has incorporated seated strengthening and core work, to stationary balance, to dynamic balance activities demonstrated with and without a chair for upper extremity support. Tai Chi is a great way to improve balance and in often used by therapy professionals to improve the balance of their clients. Jane "teaches" the 8 basic tai chi movements, then has a section to practice the movements, before using the movements in the full body practice. Pleased to see a well done video for this population. I have often seen videos that don't use correct form and can lead to injury. Janes cueing is very clear to help the participant with correct technique. The beautiful outdoor setting is relaxing. Falls are the leading cause of injury in seniors. I highly recommend this video to improve balance and strength, resulting in improved overall mobility and decreasing risk for falls.