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Best Online Exercise Programs for Women Over 50 for 2025

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 33 Comments

Fitness is a huge concern for women over 50 and many of us take it very seriously. Living a healthy lifestyle is the best way to stay healthy and look younger. No beauty device can replace it. But finding the best program to meet our aging and changing bodies is not always easy. In my opinion, exercise should be fun and not torture.

Going to the gym isn’t always convenient and can be expensive. A 20-year-old trainer may ask you to do exercises that could cause you to get hurt. That’s why knowing where to find online exercise programs specifically designed for older women is helpful. A well-balanced fitness routine will focus on core strength, balance, and flexibility because we become prone to falls or other disabling injuries as we age.

Fitness over 50 is not just about losing and maintaining weight. It is the least important thing about it. Being fit is more about feeling good in your body and mind, enjoying overall health, and reducing stress.

Embrace this mantra. . .

The more I move, the longer I can move.

Once you stop moving, it’s harder to move later in life. There are ninety-year old’s still picking olives and staying active all over the world. They are constantly active, walk everywhere, garden, do laundry, care for animals, or do other physical activities. Most have never seen the inside of a gym.

Adopt an overall fitness body regime

My favorite exercise is walking because it’s excellent for cardio and heart health. It also gets me out into nature which is great for stress reduction. However, you do not have to complete 10,000 steps to receive results. Just make it a habit to walk throughout the day

Combine walking with balance and flexibility movements such as Yoga and Tai Chi. Yoga integrates movement with mindfulness and breath. It nurtures physical and mental health. It helps those with joint stiffness, reduced flexibility, and weaker muscles. This makes it easier to reach objects and to maintain balance while moving. Chair yoga has become popular, especially for seniors with mobility issues.

Tai Chi offers a blend of graceful movements and mindfulness. It combines physical activity with mental calm. Its slow, deliberate movements improve balance, coordination, and muscle strength. Both Tai Chi and yoga practices reduce the risks of falls in seniors. They also alleviate stress and promote relaxation.

It’s also important to incorporate lightweight strength training exercises to maintain bone density which weakens as we age. Lightweight training reduces muscle loss and improves mobility and balance.

Seniors are staying active and even running marathons but you must find something right for you. You can do all sorts of exercises in the comfort of your home without leaving home or spending money. Chair exercises, for example, are a great way to stay active, especially if you have limited mobility or prefer low-impact workouts.

To make it easy for you, I have curated a list of online exercise programs that cover all the basics and preferences for older women’s fitness. Please click on the links and have fun trying them out.

The best online exercise programs for women over 50

These fitness programs are appropriate and safe for active women over 50. If you want to get rid of middle-aged spread, flabby arms, and feel better all over what do you have to lose?

1. Silver Sneakers

If you are eligible for Medicare (at 65) in the U.S., you can join a Silver Sneakers program. It is included in most Medicare Advantage Programs. I signed on with my health plan and was given a free fitness tracker. (with options for other free goodies) and a free gym membership at my local fitness center. Silver Sneakers is also available online for your convenience. If you are mobility challenged there are chair exercises you can participate in.

2. Debra Atkinson

Debra Atkinson is the founder of the website Flipping 50.  She’s been featured on numerous media outlets like The Huffington Post, Prevention, and Living Better 50, to name a few. Her YouTube TV channel Flipping 50 TV offers a variety of exercise videos for women over 50.

Her main focus is strength training and she will show you how to perform exercises in a way that’s safe and effective. She likes to work with a combination of light to heavy weights because each has a particular set of benefits. Do you have an issue with belly fat? Debra’s a fabulous resource to get rid of it forever.

3. Zumba Fitness App

Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance workout that is fun for all ages. It’s my favorite way to exercise because I love to dance and LOVE Latin rhythm. The Zumba fitness app allows you to find a class that will work for any level. If you want to have fun while you exercise, I highly recommend it. The app offers on-demand classes and helps you find local Zumba classes near you.

4. Lori Michiel Fitness Inc

Lori Michiel has designed a series of online exercises for seniors to help you stretch, improve your range of motion, strengthen your muscles, and reduce pain. She’s a Brooklyn-born woman over 60 who lives in Los Angeles and works with seniors. Her individual and group exercise routines address those who may be dealing with Parkinson’s, arthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia.

Visit Lori’s website here

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel here.

5. Be Healthy Enough

Amy Van Liew posts online exercises for seniors on her website Be Healthy Enough. She will help you get moving even as the aches and pains of age creep in.  Numerous exercise options and over 130 workout videos can be accessed on her site.  

Sign up for her next challenge by signing up for her FREE Fit Over 50 – Beginner 4 Week Program.  It’s an easy-to-follow program with daily beginner workouts for a whole month; Strength Training, Core Work, Stretching, Low Impact Warm-Up. All are laid out in a 4-week plan. 

6. Nia On Demand Movement Classes

Nia on Demand combines dance, Tai Chi, martial arts, and more but you don’t have to be perfect at it as long as you move. As a woman over 60, I found it relaxing but also invigorating. It is almost spiritual in a sense. There is a large selection of classes that are different lengths and styles. I enjoyed its Quick Nia classes that are 20 -30 minutes which is just right for my aging body.

7. Ballet-Based Movement

Did you ever dream about becoming a ballet dancer when you were young? Susan Jacobson teaches simple online ballet-based movement exercises using her 70-ish mother as an example that can be done at home. It’s made for beginners so your fitness level doesn’t matter and no ballet experience is needed. Her mother told me, in an interview, that the movement exercises helped her physically and mentally improve her fitness levels.

Visit their website here.

8. Fabulous 50s

The Fabulous 50s YouTube channel with Schellea Fowler has become a favorite of mine and my roommates. We do a 15-30-minute segment with her almost every day.

In addition to her fitness videos, her channel focuses on lifestyle and healthy living. Her fun and effective workouts incorporate strength training, balance, fat-burning, and more. Most have you walking for 30 seconds and then doing a standing exercise. This repeats throughout the video so there is no choreography to learn, which my non-dance-oriented roommates love. The time goes fast, her voice is soothing and is pleasant to listen to, which isn’t always the case on YouTube.

Here is an example of one of the 30-minute workouts with her we’ve been doing.

9. Body Groove

If you enjoy free-form dancing, you will love Body Groove. It’s designed for all ages and you can do it at your own pace. Misty Tripoli leads the class and there are no rules. You can rock out or move in whatever way fits your mood and fitness level. She also includes stretching and flexibility exercises. I always have a blast doing her workouts.

10. TheOptimal.me – Functional Movement exercises

TheOptimal.me is an extensive online collection of Integrated Movement Routines that will help you move more freely with less pain. It was founded by Liz Grantham who is in her 50s and feeling great today, but six years ago she was not.

Her journey to wellness led her to functional movement and Integrated Movement Routines (IMRs) with functional movement expert, Jannie Claassen.  Bringing on board chronic pain management physiotherapist, Simone Levy, Liz brought Jannie’s routines online and created TheOptimal.me so that others could benefit from IMRs.

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11. Healthwise Exercise TV

Healthwise Exercise TV, founded by Suzanne Andrews, is an online 40 + fitness channel that gives you access to many exercise modalities. It costs $19.99 monthly and has programs for functional fitness, circuit training, walking, strength training, and yoga. Its exercise programs work perfectly for seniors who have specific conditions like osteoporosis, stress, sleep disorders, painful joints, COPD, and more.

The series has been touted as one of the best exercise programs on PBS TV. You can also order her programs on DVDs.

Check out the Healthwise Exercise TV website here.

12. TherHab Fitness at Home

Patrice Hazan has a doctorate in Physical Therapy from Des Moines University and a Master’s degree in Gerontology from Roosevelt University. She is a board-certified geriatric clinical specialist and a member of the Academy of Geriatrics with the American Physical Therapy Association.

Her company, TherHab Fitness at Home offers live active aging classes online including aerobics, strength training, balance, core, yoga, and tai chi. You must sign up for an assessment by a physical therapist who will evaluate you and make recommendations based on your needs. Classes are available live online or via their video library.

To learn more about the program, click here.

13. YouTube

Sometimes I like to browse through YouTube to find exercise videos that are fun to do. If you search for “exercises for women over 50” you will find a wide variety. It’s a crapshoot, though. Some are good and some are downright awful but it’s a good way to add variety to your fitness routine. It all depends on what you like.

Other online fitness resources for women over 50

  • Monitor your vital signs – Check out these fabulous medical wearables here.
  • Virtual Exercise Trends Guild – Find multiple ways you can work out online.
  • Buy these books on Amazon: 5 Minute Core Exercises for Seniors: Daily Routines to Build Balance and Boost Confidence and 10 Minute Strength Training Exercises for Seniors: Exercises and Routines to Build Muscle, Balance, and Stamina.

Over 50 Fitness DVDs on Amazon

  • The 28-Day Size Down Challenge Low Impact Workout DVD for Women and Men – A Full Body Fitness Program for Seniors
  • Little Black Dress Full Body Exercise DVD for Women – Seniors and Beginners – 8-Minute Low-Impact Workouts for Home, Including Healthy Eating Guidance
  • Evergreen Wellness Rock The Walk 30-Day Workout Challenge DVD for Beginners and Seniors – The Low Impact, Indoor Walking Exercise Program

Do you feel motivated to get in shape?  I know I do. What are your favorite online exercise programs? Please leave a comment below.

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Rebecca Olkowski is a travel/lifestyle blogger and founder of BabyBoomster.com, for active older women over 50. She is a purveyor of all things fun, loves to venture out in the world, is a foodie, and lives in Los Angeles.

Comments

  1. Tammy says

    September 21, 2017 at 9:41 am

    I totally appreciate this post. Didn’t know any of these fab outlets. Thanks for that!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says

      September 21, 2017 at 9:41 am

      Great, Tammy. Hope it helps. Happy workout!

      Reply
  2. Betsy says

    September 21, 2017 at 10:51 am

    Great suggestions. Also, The Art of Going Gray Sisterhood membership program. Pilates based workouts, health and wellness all for women over 50.

    Reply
    • Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says

      September 21, 2017 at 11:05 am

      Thanks so much for the suggestion, Betsy. I will definitely check it out. It sounds fabulous!

      Reply
    • Derba says

      September 22, 2017 at 5:34 am

      Thanks so much for including @flipping50tv Thrilled to be among a stellar the line up! And nice to connect with you again!

      Reply
  3. Shelley R Zurek says

    September 21, 2017 at 11:35 am

    This is just what I needed. And your lead in line made me laugh …I need to start walking even…but you are right, strength building is essential.

    Reply
    • Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says

      September 21, 2017 at 8:59 pm

      I’m glad to give you the nudge you need. LOL

      Reply
  4. Cathy Lawdanski says

    September 21, 2017 at 4:20 pm

    Rebecca – great list. The only one I knew about what the Sixty & Me Yoga series. Pinning & sharing on the My Sideof50 Facebook Page!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says

      September 21, 2017 at 9:00 pm

      Thank you so much, Cathy. I appreciate the shares.

      Reply
  5. Carol A Cassara says

    September 21, 2017 at 8:08 pm

    I’ve been looking for online yoga so a post like that would be great. I missed Sue’s…gotta go get it!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says

      September 21, 2017 at 9:01 pm

      Awesome, Carol! Go for it!

      Reply
  6. Alain says

    January 17, 2019 at 4:10 pm

    These are prefect. Thank you for thinking of us!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says

      February 22, 2019 at 12:28 pm

      You’re very welcome, Alain.

      Reply
  7. BrandonHill says

    February 5, 2019 at 5:08 am

    Great list of exercise programs. Thanks for sharing this information with us.

    Reply
    • Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says

      February 22, 2019 at 12:29 pm

      Glad you like it, Brandon.

      Reply
  8. Jennifer says

    November 11, 2019 at 3:24 am

    Love these offerings. The mom and daughter ballet site is great.

    Reply
  9. Perimenopause says

    January 20, 2020 at 7:08 am

    Rebecca, thank you so much for such a wonderful list. I am a fan of your blog! I read every article with rapture. Now I have to read not only your blog)) But I’m still your fan forever! From what I’ve already managed to watch, I really liked the Sixty and Me blog, as well as the Flipping 50. I met the Flipping 50 blog earlier on the Internet, but accidentally lost the link to it and didn’t remember the name… Thanks to you, I found it and I’ll start to follow it again) Blogs about yoga, meditation and sports are very relevant for me, because it all helps me to deal with the symptoms of perimenopause. Those who suffer from the same “problem” like me, I really recommend to try yoga, it helps to balance the emotional state.
    Rebecca, I am very grateful to you for always generously sharing information with your readers, and I’m waiting for the following articles from you) Good luck!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says

      January 20, 2020 at 8:40 am

      Thanks for much Emma! I really appreciate this wonderful feedback and I’m so glad you found this post so valuable. Both Flipping 50 and Sixty and Me are fabulous, I agree. I love yoga too but need to do it more. LOL

      Reply
  10. Laurie Stone says

    January 23, 2020 at 6:14 am

    I never heard of any of these so will have to check them out. I do a little yoga everyday and walk my dog, but it probably isn’t enough. Thanks for these tips!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says

      January 23, 2020 at 12:53 pm

      Thanks Laurie. There are some very cool programs in their but yoga and walking is always good too.

      Reply
  11. Gabrielle Cy says

    April 3, 2020 at 12:25 am

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    • Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says

      April 3, 2020 at 9:39 am

      Great to know it worked for you Gabrielle. Thanks for letting us know about it.

      Reply
  12. Maxine Well says

    June 20, 2020 at 10:26 am

    I love walking too. I do lot’s of it. I haven’t heard of half of the people in this post, so will have to give them a look. I’ve been following the slimover55 by Aline. Have you heard of it? Been going well so far.

    Reply
    • Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says

      June 22, 2020 at 9:04 am

      Hi Maxine, Walking is wonderful. I agree. Good to know about the slimover55 program. I will be sure to check it out. Thanks for the info.

      Reply
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  14. patrice haz says

    November 6, 2020 at 4:29 pm

    TherHab Fitness is a program led by a physical therapist. It is perfect for beginners and individuals managing chronic conditions wanting a medically targeted program.

    Reply
    • Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says

      November 8, 2020 at 11:43 am

      Thanks for letting us know about it Patrice. I will look into it.

      Reply
  15. DrCohen says

    November 24, 2020 at 11:36 pm

    Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  16. Shira Reiss says

    April 4, 2022 at 8:59 am

    These links look great and I have sooo many classes that are on-line. Is there anyone out there who needs an accountability exercise partner? If I have someone who lives in my area (Denver) OR who wants to meet online in a different area of the country using a specific program (any of them that are listed here in this article) at a specific time in the morning, it would be amazing. I lack self-discipline and NEED a partner. Let me know!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says

      April 4, 2022 at 1:59 pm

      That’s so important to know Shira. Thanks. I hope you find someone in your area. Check out Hello Revel and Meetup. You may find someone local there.

      Reply
  17. Null's Clash Team says

    February 27, 2025 at 2:15 pm

    What a fantastic roundup of online exercise programs tailored for women over 50! I appreciate the variety and how you highlighted options that cater to different fitness levels and preferences. It’s inspiring to see resources that empower us to stay active and healthy at any age. I’m excited to try some of these out! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says

      February 28, 2025 at 9:05 am

      I’m glad you found my list valuable. Thanks for letting me know.

      Reply
  18. IN999 Game Network says

    March 20, 2025 at 1:46 am

    I love that this post highlights programs specifically for women over 50! It’s so important to find workouts that cater to our needs. I can’t wait to try some of these options and see which ones resonate with me. Thank you for sharing such helpful insights!

    Reply

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