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About Your Instructor, Melanie Morrissette

Melanie is a Personal Trainer, specializing in Geriatric Fitness and Conditioning in Kelowna British Columbia. She's worked helping 55+ clients improve their health for over 25 years. She loves sharing her results-proven program and couldn't think of doing anything else for a living. 

Melanie is peppy, fun, and encouraging. You'll find her follow-along presentation style is relaxing, but keeps you engaged. 

We love working with Melanie and being able to help share her infectious energy with you all.

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How do I know if this is for me?

Do you experience ANY of the following?

  • Persistent lower back pain
  • Tight neck
  • Headaches
  • Sore upper shoulders
  • Occasional neck pain or tight chest


What's in the class?

  • A step by step, follow-along program of simple stretches and strengthening exercises
  • All the exercises are done with, or on a chair - NO getting down on the floor
  • Made in 10-minute sessions, this course is doable - giving you the best chance of success.
  • A deeper understanding of what causes neck, back, and shoulder pain
  • Lifetime access to all classes, to be used anytime you want


What will this class do for me?

The 7 day "Fix Your Posture With Chair Pilates" program will work to loosen up the tight muscles and strengthen weaker muscles to help you get back into proper alignment. You'll find that you are able to relieve the muscle tension and feel more comfortable.

You will also learn how to prevent these problems from occurring again in the future. You will recognize the warning signs and be able to adapt to avoid pain and soreness from returning.

Stephanie walks you step-by-step through each of the exercises in a daily routine. Her detailed instructions allow you to follow along without having to keep your eyes glued to the screen. You can practice at your own pace in the comfort of your home, and you'll get the feeling of being in the studio. It won't feel like you're “missing out" on anything. You'll also find it's more time and cost-effective than a regular classEach day can be re-watched and re-used for a lifetime of value. 

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Who Else Wants To Be Able To Get Up Off The Floor Easier—& Look More Natural Doing It Too?

Here's how to get the strength & stability needed to get up with confidence while smoothing out the transition as you stand—without any floor exercises!

"Improved Floor To Standing Strengthening Program"

INTRODUCING

Exercise From Home

5 Days Of Classes

25 Minutes/Session

Easy/Gentle

Are You...

Here's how to improve the 5 key components involved in safely & smoothly getting up from the floor

Over 14,700+ aging adults found the “Improved Floor To Standing Strengthening Program” made getting up from the floor smoother & easier

Each day of this program focuses on improving 1 of these key components so that by the end of the course your "floor-to-standing muscles" will have the strength, mobility & balance to make it easier to stand up. Simply repeat the course to continue to improve!

❌ Struggling to get up from the floor?

❌ Avoiding activities or tasks that require getting down on the floor?

❌ Unable to get up without the aid of a chair or person?

❌ Spending less time on hobbies like gardening?

❌ Wanting it to be easier to play with your grandkids on the floor?

❌ Feeling embarrassed when people see you trying to get up?

❌ Losing your balance more often as you stand up?

❌ Worried it's only going to get harder?

❌ Losing confidence?

❌ Worried your losing your functional strength & independence?

Safely & gently improves the strength & mobility of your "standing up" muscles—without any floor exercises

FAQ

Do I need to get down on the floor and back up?

No. There is ZERO floorwork for all exercises. Each exercise is performed either from a chair or standing & holding onto a chair for support. However, there is an optional movement on the last day to practice getting up off the floor.

What equipment is needed?

You will need a chair, an exercise mat, a light set of dumbbells, access to a wall or counter & space to move.

How physically demanding is this class?

This is an easy class designed specifically for anyone who struggles to get up off the floor.

No. You only pay once. You'll own the entire program for life to re-watch as often as you want for a small, one-time payment.

Once you make your purchase, you’ll receive a login to watch all your classes from our website or download to watch offline. You can watch from any device, including your phone, tablet or computer. You will own the entire program forever with absolutely NO subscription fees.

You can take the struggle out of your floor-to-stand simply by making these 5 small adjustments...

The at-home program 1000s of older adults are using to get up from the floor easier—without the risk of a fall

✅ Stop struggling to get up from the floor

✅ Improve your balance & stability

✅ Learn proper techniques for getting up safely

✅ Get your hobbies back

✅ Play with your grandkids on the floor again

✅ Get up without relying on chairs, objects or people

✅ Feel strong, capable & independent!

➡️ 5 days of follow-along classes

➡️ 25 minutes per class

➡️ Step-by-step demonstration of proper floor-to-stand techniques

➡️ ZERO floor work exercises

➡️ Improved strength, mobility & balance

➡️ Safe & easy

➡️ Designed for older adults with limited mobility, strength & endurance

➡️ Own all classes for life (NO subscription)

➡️ Go at your own pace—pause & rewind as much as you need

What you'll get:

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100% Money-back Guarantee

We’re so confident that you’ll love these classes as much as all our other students that we offer a 30 day, 100% money-back guarantee, no matter the reason. Simply email us within 30 days for a full refund, absolutely NO questions asked.

Class details:

✅ 5 days

✅ Zero floorwork

✅ Rated: Easy To Moderate

✅ Gives you even more improvements to your lower body strength & floor-to-standing abilities

FREE BONUS CLASS!

Regularly $47

Get "Improved Floor To Standing Strengthening—Volume 2” included for FREE

Double the programs for DOUBLE the results + BONUS Video

This follow up class to the best-selling volume 1, follows the same format to help you boost your progress—while being just as easy to do.

With the Volume 2 program you'll also get an additional BONUS VIDEO showing you how to get up off the floor without putting pressure on your knees.

No Floorwork

Instructor: Maria Raitt

Bachelor of Human Kinetics (BHK) with a Clinical Exercise Physiology Speciality; Certified Pilates instructor; Certified CFES group fitness instructor & personal trainer

Maria is a delightful mix of fun, encouraging & informative. She’s taught thousands of seniors how to get fit, be more active & has helped them overcome aches & pains to function better day-to-day. She’s easy to follow-along with and shows you step-by-step exactly what to do and how to do it with clear, simple instructions.

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Get Up Off The Floor With Strength, Stability & Confidence

Stand up on your own—without chairs or other people

The entire floor-to-stand movement can be broken down into 5 main parts:

1. Pushing yourself upright

2. Stabilizing your body

3. Positioning your feet, ankles & legs properly

4. Maintaining balance as your body shifts position

5. Utilizing leg strength to complete your stand

You’ll also get a step-by-step demonstration that teaches you the precise series of movements & proper techniques for safely getting up off the floor. 

... and the best part? NONE of the exercises in this class are performed from the floor! 

Exercises are performed mostly from a standing position with the aid of a chair with some seated exercises. 

Only at the end of this program, if you’re ready to try the floor-to-standing movement, will you be given the option to practice getting up from the floor.

Upper Body Strength

Improves ability to push yourself upright

Day 1

Core Strength

Stabilizes your body throughout the movement

Day 2

Lower Body Mobility

Improves ability to position feet, ankles & legs where they need to be for optimal support & strength

Day 3

Balance Training

Keeps you stable as your body shifts between positions

Day 4

Lower Body Strength

Powers you up onto your feet

Day 5

Real People. Inspiring Results.

I couldn’t get up off the ground or floor unless I crawled to something to pull me up and that is now a lot less of a struggle. My legs were so weak I didn’t think I’d ever get strength in them. Not only did my legs get stronger, but this program helped other areas that I didn’t even realize were part of why I was struggling.

Beverly P.

Floor standing class...

Stronger & more confident!

That was great. I've found I am quite frightened and depressed about my fitness level as well I've got weak ankles. I’m feeling stronger and more confident now, thank you!

Lorna J.

Not struggling as much to stand

Thank you thank you thank you. I can't believe how easy this is. I was trying to get up on the wrong leg and couldn't get up without a struggle. The demo was very helpful and of course the program has made a difference!

Cheryl I.

Can get up without a chair

Thank you so much, now I can get up myself again. Before I could not anymore. Can you imagine, such a horror! Very happy with this program. It’s easy enough for me and it’s helping.

Vera A.

Don't have to rely on objects

Previously I had fallen twice and didn’t have a chair around to help me get up which was terrible. So I found this program to strengthen my legs so I don’t have to rely on objects or anyone else. I feel so much more independent now and do these exercises every day.

Debby Q.

Balance is so much better

Some of these were very easy for me, but I was surprised that I really needed the balance practice,  Thank you for posting this series.

Doreen H.

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