[For Seniors] Have Fun Moving with Halloween Exercises! Introducing Songs You Can Dance To
Halloween season is a special time that brings smiles to everyone.
Halloween exercises are gaining attention as recreational activities you can enjoy with older adults while moving your body.
With a little creativity, anyone can join in easily—whether it’s a jerky ghost dance, simple routines using rock-paper-scissors hand shapes, or seated choreography.
Why not move to the music and enjoy that unique blend of spookiness and fun? This time, we’re introducing some extra-special exercises to liven up the Halloween season.
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[For Seniors] Move Your Body with Fun Halloween Exercises! Introducing Danceable Songs (21–30)
Halloween Carnival
It’s a song that introduces various Halloween motifs through singing and movement.
The strong, resonant, leisurely rhythm really conveys the fun spirit of Halloween.
The calm beat is key, and through the movements of ghosts, pumpkins, and witches, you can get your whole body moving.
It’s easy to ride the rhythm, so if you also focus on your facial expressions, the fun will grow even more.
Rather than just reproducing the set moves, it also seems enjoyable to think for yourself about what kinds of movements could express each motif.
The world goes wah-ha-ha!
A song with a gentle vibe that expresses a smile with the whole body—perfect for a Halloween setting where you convey fun through your entire being.
Since the content involves moving your body broadly to a calm rhythm, you can feel the song’s comical world with your whole body.
The lyrics that depict smiles and playful expressions are also key to conveying joy, and if you consciously focus on your facial expressions, the sense of fun will be emphasized even more.
If squats are difficult, doing the moves while seated is also recommended.
Focus on your arms and move your whole body with intention.
Funny Festival
When you think of Halloween, you picture candy—and children seeking treats while feeling a hint of spookiness.
This piece captures that image: a light and playful song with a touch of the eerie, as if depicting kids on Halloween.
The choreography centers on ghost-like swaying motions.
The overall simplicity and minimal movement make it easy to incorporate as an exercise routine.
There are also steps similar to marching, so be sure to engage your whole body, focusing especially on arm movements.
Yo-kai Exercise No. 1
Speaking of Japanese monsters, you think of yokai.
Yo-kai Exercise No.
1, which features characters inspired by those yokai, became a hot topic as the theme song for Yo-kai Watch.
As the title includes “exercise,” it features a relaxed rhythm and simple movements, making it great for getting your whole body moving.
Since the arm motions are the focus, you can enjoy it while seated, but keeping the beat with steps lets you feel the song’s liveliness even more—highly recommended.
The routine doesn’t just move forward; it also repeats the same motions to the left and right, so it’s a good idea to be mindful of twisting your torso as well.
Easy idol dance
Speaking of what represents 2023, YOASOBI’s “Idol” is definitely one of them.
As an anime song, it was frequently played on TV and radio.
Some families of older adults may have listened to “Idol” together.
Try moving your hands and feet along with the song.
Adding exercises that match the dynamic tempo can make it enjoyable for seniors, too.
If you adapt it into a seated routine, it becomes easier for those who find moving their bodies or standing difficult to participate.
Zombie de Dance
This song by Ado drew attention as the theme for the Halloween event at Universal Studios Japan, where Halloween gets especially lively.
The original choreography is packed with sharp, technical moves, but here we’ll focus only on the most striking parts so you can feel the vibe of the track while moving your body like a workout.
Since it’s an event featuring ghosts, keep a sense of eeriness in mind as you extend your arms with those memorable moves.
It’s an intense-sounding track, so if you lock into the rhythm, you’ll likely find it fun to get your body moving.
Pinkfong Exercise
When it comes to Halloween motifs, skeletons are a classic.
Being monsters made only of bones, you can easily imagine them moving in a jerky, angular way.
This piece captures the eerie feeling of skeletons starting to move, as well as the fun atmosphere when they gather and break into dance.
The content lines up the passage of time and the skeletons’ actions, and the repeated, choppy choreography leaves a strong impression.
While including squats helps really emphasize that jerky vibe, if that’s difficult, focus on arm movements to recreate the look of a skeleton.