Long gone are the times of seniors fading away until their passing. More and more seniors are taking active control of their health and fitness by completing specialised Seniors fitness training to experience a fuller life that involves doing and achieving more, socialising and traveling.
As well as improving the quality of life, the proven benefits of exercise including reducing the risk of chronic diseases, helping weight management, increasing energy levels, and improving mental health and focus.
The 3 essential elements to a Seniors fitness training or program:
-Flexibility – We lose flexibility as we age, but flexibility is important for even simple things like getting in and out of cars, sitting down rather than falling into a chair, getting off the ground and even putting on clothes.
-Balance and stability – Injury from falls is probably the most significant issue that can impact seniors’ quality of life.
-Strength – We lose lean muscle mass as we age, but strength training can specifically help with medical conditions such as osteoporosis and arthritis.
If you are inspired to get started here a 7 simple tips to get going:
1 Just start – even walking around the kitchen a number of times to improve endurance
2 Start small – no need to run a marathon on day one
3 Be consistent – commit to doing something each day
4 Do what you enjoy – lawn bowls, ten pin bowling, bush walks, tennis, gardening, golf
5 Seek professional and specialist advice from a specialised Personal Trainer or an Exercise Physiologist to get better results and reduce the risk of injury
6 Functional exercises to help with day-to-day activities rather that isolated weight training such as biceps curls.
7 Extended warm-up and cool-down eg 5–10 min each
Seniors will gain great health benefits from fitness training and understanding the specific age considerations by using these 3 essential elements will get the best results. The 7 tips to get started are also specific to this age group.
Cameron Corish has been caring and achieving results for the local Wishart, Mansfield and Mt Gravatt community for over 10 years. Together with the Core Health Coaching Team, he takes a multi-disciplined and holistic approach to health and fitness addressing the physical, mental and emotional aspects of one’s health.
Ready to feel and look your best? Come in for a FREE chat and see how we can transform your life. Call 0406 451 907 or email Cameron at cameron@corehealthcoaching.com.au
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