APPECIZERs are designed to minimize the stresses of beginning or returning to an exercise program,

Each of the 15 two-minute videos accomplish this by immersing 3 simple two-count range of motion movements into a pleasing environment of sight, sound and a little humor.

If any exercise causes discomfort, stop and enjoy the video or substitute one of the following neck or hand exercises:

1. Yes’s: Looking forward, move head    slowly up and down.
2. No’s: Looking forward, turn head slowly side to side
3. Maybe’s; Looking forward, tilt head slowly side to side
4. Hand Claws: Make a fist, extend fingers out and back in
5. Wrist Curls: Make a fist, bend wrist slowly back and forth

Starting with the Basic APPECIZER Program:

Note to Beginners: Remember that you cannot go too slow
(Think Tortoise not Hare)

Suggested Pace of Repetitions 0 reps (watch videos, enjoy, learn)

Pace One: 4-6 reps (~4-5 sec per)
Pace Two: 6-8 reps (~3-4 sec per) Pace Three: 8-12 reps (~2-3 sec per)
Pace Four: (add hand weights)

Number of APPECIZERs

0-3 APPECIZERs (0-6 minutes)
4-6 APPECIZERs (8-12 minutes)
7-9 APPECIZERs (14-18 minutes)

APPECIZER Exercise Tips

-Start when instructor starts
-Stop when INDYfact appears
-Start again when instructor starts


Posture - Balanced, chin up
Breathing - Easy inhale, exhaling on exertion
Speed - Slow and steady

Choose your own pace
Copy the instructor’s form, not speed

#For leg exercises, hold on to a chair or table if needed.

#To lessen difficulty, do just a part of the exercise.

#To increase difficulty, add light hand weights
#Most Appecizers can also be done while sitting.
Make your own Playlists to focus or vary your routine Examples: Mostly Arms + 1,2,3,4,6,9 (12 min) Mostly Shoulders + 2,3,5,6,8 (10 min) Mostly Legs + 1,4,5,7 (8 min)

How to make your own favorites playlist

1. Choose Basic or Floor Level

2. Choose Appecizer, touch outlined Star button to add to favorites

3. Solid Star indicates Appecizer Added to Favorites  

4. Choose preferences, Touch Play All button to begin

5. Remove an Appecizer from favorites by touching the solid star