A handmade program born from Yumiko Udo's earnest desire. A new habit to prevent falls! Introducing the 'Hyakutas Taiso,' a self-created exercise routine for walking strength, developed from lyrics to choreography with experts. Launching March 27th!

On Friday, March 27, 'Hyakutas 100+' (General Incorporated Association 100-Year Life Design Council, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo), led by freelance announcer Yumiko Udo as Representative Director and Editor-in-Chief, will release 'Hyakutas Taiso,' a new exercise program designed to help people live 'happily' through age 100 and beyond.

For Hyakutas, being 'happy' means health in three areas: body, brain, and heart (connection to society). However, a common risk that threatens this foundation is 'falling.' Falling is the gateway to a 'negative loop' that leads from frailty to being bedridden, increasing the burden on society and creating a divide between generations.

If seniors can maintain independent lives, they remain the protagonists of their own vibrant lives rather than a burden on society. With this wish in mind, we developed an exercise that anyone can start immediately in the 'living room,' where many fall accidents occur.

■ Aiming for a new concept: 'Radio Taiso No. 0'

Radio Taiso (Radio Calisthenics) No. 1 and No. 2 are national habits. However, many people feel that the tempo is too fast or the movements are too large to keep up with. 'Hyakutas Taiso' aims to be, in a sense, 'Radio Taiso No. 0.' We have condensed medically sound movements into the lowest possible barrier to entry—movements that can be done even between household chores, well before starting full-scale exercise. We are proposing a 'No. 0' habit that hasn't existed before, ensuring that even those who are not good at exercise can continue.

■ Three goals of 'Hyakutas Taiso'

Supervised by Professor Minoru Yamada of the University of Tsukuba, this program aims to build a 'physical foundation' to keep walking on your own two feet in the 100-year life era.

1. Prevent falls and protect independent living
Reduces the risk of 'falls and fractures,' which are leading causes of the need for long-term care among the elderly. It efficiently improves the muscle strength and balance necessary for walking in limited spaces like the living room.

2. A solution for those who find even Radio Taiso 'too tough'
For those who have given up on Radio Taiso because the tempo is too fast or the movements are too large, this 'No. 0' concept minimizes the physical load and lowers the hurdle for exercise to the absolute limit.

3. Creating a sense of 'I can do this' for those without exercise habits
We have condensed movements that smooth out daily activities, serving as a precursor to full-scale training. We provide a 'lifelong habit' that even those who dislike exercise can continue without strain during their daily chores.

■ Simultaneous release on music subscription services. Connect with family using just a smartphone.
For this project, the Hyakutas official website and other platforms will provide access.