[For Seniors] June Health Topic: Recreational Activities to Enjoy the Rainy Season

Senior Rhythm Exercise: Longing in the Rain

[Senior Exercise] Senior Rhythm Exercises – A Karaoke Routine You Can Do Anywhere: “Ame no Bojo (Yoshi Aki)” ☆Improved Version☆

Let’s loosen up our bodies while singing! Here are some ideas for the Senior Rhythm Exercise “Ame no Bojō.” Moving your body to the rhythm refreshes both mind and body, doesn’t it? It’s especially recommended during the rainy season when the rain keeps you from going out for a walk.

Hum along to a nostalgic song while giving your body a good stretch.

You might find your head feeling clearer after the exercise! The routine is choreographed so you can participate even while seated, so please give it a try.

Kero Kero Catchy

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Exciting recreation! Here’s an idea for Kero-Kero Catcher.

It’s a game where you catch balloons with frog illustrations on them and compete for points.

Track the balloons with your eyes and try to catch them firmly while enjoying their unpredictable, wiggly movements.

Prepare cardboard or empty boxes, balloons, plastic bags, and tape, and make your own Kero-Kero Catcher.

Once you get the hang of it, it could be fun to assign different point values to each balloon color!

Simple rhythmic exercises: Rainy Moon

Preventive Care Exercises: Easy Rhythm Recreation to the Tune of 'Amefuri Otsukisan' — Stretching and Brain Training for Seniors

Let’s stretch with choreography that matches the lyrics! Here are some ideas for an easy rhythm exercise based on “Amefuri Otsukisan” (Rainy Moon).

It’s designed with simple moves so even those who feel “exercise is tiring” or “I don’t want to learn a new routine” can give it a try.

You might start by having everyone learn the lyrics to “Amefuri Otsukisan.” Since the choreography follows the lyrics, it may be easier to remember.

Fully extend your arms and add gentle twists to loosen up your body—it feels great!

Frog kick

Today’s Rec: The Frog Kick

A recreation where you kick with a hop! Here are some ideas for a Frog Kick activity.

How about hosting a recreation themed around frogs that love the rain? Once you stick frog illustrations on the floor, you’re all set! While seated, place a beanbag or a weighted paper cup on your feet and kick it up with a burst of energy.

If it lands on the frog illustration, you clear the challenge! It’s a bit like the old shoe-toss game—many people may feel a wave of nostalgia.

Give it a try!

Scarf Exercise: Nagasaki Was Rainy Again Today

[Lively Exercise with Music] “It Was Raining Again in Nagasaki Today” Scarf Exercise

Let’s do some gymnastics with excitement using props! Here are ideas for a scarf exercise set to “Nagasaki wa Kyou mo Ame Datta.” How about joining the workout with a scarf or a large handkerchief? Exercising in a different atmosphere than usual might make some people’s hearts dance with excitement.

The choreography is simple and easy to follow, which is appealing.

You can participate standing or seated, so give it a try while letting your scarf flutter gracefully.

Sign Language Exercise: Roses Bloomed

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A recreation activity recommended by a physical therapist! Here are ideas for a sign-language exercise to the song ‘Bara ga Saita’ (“The Roses Bloomed”).

Try humming this nostalgic tune while doing exercises that incorporate sign language.

The choreography is simple and easy to follow, which is a key point.

Since some moves repeat, it should be easy to remember.

Making this exercise part of your routine can help refresh both mind and body.

Take this opportunity to give it a try!

Use your wrist and beckon, ‘Come here, come here, little snail!’

[June Recommended Activity] Use your wrists to beckon the little snail over!

Let’s wind the string and reel the snail in! Here’s an idea where you use your wrist to beckon the snail to come closer.

It’s a great suggestion for anyone looking for a wrist-focused game.

Draw a picture of a snail on an empty box, and place an empty plastic bottle inside the box.

Connect the box and a plastic wrap core with string, and reel the string in to pull the snail toward you—it’s a unique game.

The key is to control it so you don’t knock over the plastic bottle!