🌟 Discover the Power of Functional Fitness - Created for Adults Over 50
Functional Fitness isn’t a generic workout—it’s a real-life fitness solution for the unique needs of aging bodies.
Developed with input from medical professionals and led by PBS TV host and rehabilitation specialist Suzanne Andrews, each program is built on the science of movement and the art of aging well.
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✅ Created for Everyday Living: Improve your ability to walk, lift, bend, and reach with confidence.
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✅ Doctor-Recommended & Evidence-Based: Safe, effective, and adaptable—choose from standing or chair-assisted routines.
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✅ Targeted Results: Ease arthritis, strengthen bones, improve balance and bladder control, and relieve pain naturally.
Led by a Trusted Expert: Suzanne Andrews has helped millions of people over 50 transform their health through her PBS TV series, Functional Fitness, and Healthwise Exercise TV.
Trusted by Millions—As Seen on PBS
Since 2009, Functional Fitness with Suzanne Andrews has aired on more than 184 PBS stations across the U.S. and Canada, earning the trust of viewers nationwide.
Even if it’s no longer on your local PBS station, you can still experience the life-changing benefits of Functional Fitness anytime, anywhere—on our exclusive streaming platform, Healthwise Exercise TV.
Your Next Step to a Stronger, Healthier, Happier You
You have two great ways to begin your journey:
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🎥 Stream for Free: Try Healthwise Exercise TV free for 2 weeks—watch Functional Fitness and other exclusive programs anytime, anywhere.
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💿 Prefer DVDs? Shop our best-selling Functional Fitness DVDs and enjoy Suzanne’s workouts from the comfort of home.
Every day you wait is one more day you could be feeling better. Start now—and feel the difference Functional Fitness can make.
💖 From Crisis to Calling: Suzanne Andrews’
Journey to Helping Others Heal
After surviving a serious illness, struggling with her weight, and overcoming painful injuries, Suzanne turned her hardships into hope—for herself and for others. Combining her background in medical rehabilitation with her passion for helping adults over 50, she developed Functional Fitness to empower people to move with confidence, strength, and purpose at any age.
Her philosophy is simple:
It’s never too late to take control of your health and feel your best again.
🌿 Join the Healthwise Exercise Community
Join thousands of people who have regained their strength, balance, and vitality through Functional Fitness. Whether you’re streaming online or using our DVDs, you’ll get safe, medically sound workouts that help you live your best life—one step, stretch, and smile at a time.
Healthwise Exercise: Empowering adults over 50 to stay strong, independent, and full of life.
Every day you wait is one more day you could be feeling better.
Start now—and feel the difference Functional Fitness can make!
Suzanne Andrews, president of Healthwise Exercise and creator of Functional Fitness on PBS, understands what it’s like to face life-changing health challenges.