About Anne Pringle Burnell February 1, 2018 15:48 6 Comments

Anne Pringle Burnell created and developed the Stronger Seniors™ Chair Exercise DVD Video Programs for older adults and people with disabilities, injuries, or chronic conditions.

Anne is a national presenter at conferences including IAFC, ATRI, and the National Council on Aging. She has authored several articles and created the Peyow Aqua Pilates and Stronger Seniors programs. She holds certifications including ATRIC, CAFS, AI Chi, and is an education provider for AEA, AF, ATRI, ACE, AFAA/NASM, AquaStretch, and an Instructor Trainer for Stott Pilates, Merrithew Health & Fitness.

Ms. Burnell teaches in Chicago at Galter Life Center, Swedish Covenant Hospital, Peninsula Hotel Chicago, University of Illinois Chicago, the Center for Life and Living and for private clients at her Pilates studio.

Comments

Caroline j methvin on November 15, 2019 12:46

I have been doing your exercise dvd for seniors. Best I ever found for my needs.
I have come a long way on your DVDs.
Thanks caroline

Caroline j methvin on November 15, 2019 12:47

I have been doing your exercise dvd for seniors. Best I ever found for my needs.
I have come a long way on your DVDs.
Thanks caroline

Bernadette Westberg on November 15, 2019 12:47

Hi, Anne,
We started the Stronger Seniors program about three months ago and the 22 ladies and the one very secure gentleman from the Steger, IL Municipal Center have really come not only to enjoy them, but claim to be getting a lot of benefits from them. We meet twice a week. They have been so happy with their results, that they’d like to send you a thank you note, but we need a correct address where we can send the card. If someone room your staff could forward that to us, we would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you!
Bernadette Westberg

ardana paulis on November 15, 2019 12:48

I live in a senior park and facilitate four exercise sessions a week (all on DVD – I’m not an instructor). The participants age range is from 55 to 93. The Favorite is “Stronger Seniors Yoga.” If Ms. Burnell is ever in the San Diego area we would be pleased to welcome her to the club house and hear from her. That is my request.

Another request, what other Yoga DVD would you recommend?

Thank you for your attention

Susan Bygrave on February 15, 2019 12:46

I learned about this program while volunteering at the Gibson Center for Senior Services in North Conway, NH. I was amazed at how thorough the series of exercises are and how easy it is to follow and adapt for those with limitations. Anne provides just enough guidance and instruction during the program in a pleasant and cordial way. I am a relatively fit young senior (64) myself and would consider the stretching and strength and balance tapes a decent supplement to my other personal exercise. Thank you for developing this wonderful exercise program. Many folks benefit from it!

Leigh Horton on June 20, 2018 10:30

Hello Anne – I’m an Extend (UK) teacher (fitness for elderly and disabled) and 3 years ago saw one of your YouTube clips which inspired me to develop a routine based on ‘Sweets for my Sweet’ – perfect tempo! – which has carried me through my 3-weekly classes ever since. Over time it’s been modified, now also comes in a half tempo version for my 95yr olds, and has been copied at our annual conference. Many, many thanks to you!
Before qualifying as an instructor I enjoyed Pilates classes for about 15 years – sadly they clash with my own now, timewise – and I can see the strong Pilates influence in your work. So, I really just wanted you to know that single clip really helped me define my own style and ‘modus operandi’ and long may you ‘step, kick, step’! :-)
Regards,
Leigh