Aging In Place, What Is Missing?
Aging in place, you’ve modified the house and gotten help with meals, but what are you missing?
senior fitness
February is Heart Month!
How to love your heart It’s February which makes us think of Valentine’s Day and many of us turn to the thoughts of hearts, chocolate, red wine and love. Did you also know that February is Heart Month? As a result, this is a good time to make a commitment to getting heart healthy. According …
Mobility Loss Puts Older Adults at Risk: Research Shows Exercise Can Help
Today’s blog post is a guest post from the MPH online program at Baylor University. November 06, 2019 More than 49 million adults in the United States are now 65 and older, and this number is increasing rapidly, (PDF, 691 KB) External link according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That growth is fueled by lower fertility and …
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Resistance and Strength Training for Adults over 55.
Is your exercise program enough? As the the baby boomers age the number of adults over 55 is growing rapidly. They call it “The Silver Tsunami” I’ve worked with aging adults over the last 22 years and there is definitely a shift in mind set in the baby boomer generation. For one, they are more …
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Seated Core Exercises for Seniors
My latest Youtube video about seated core exercises for seniors or people who have trouble getting on and off the floor.
POWER! The missing link in the senior exercise program.
Traditionally when we think about power and exercise, we think of elite athletes, sprinters, football players, and weight lifters. But the ability to produce power is a key component of improving function and maintaining independence as we age. In this post I will be referring to power as is pertains to seniors and the aging …
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Simple Exercises To Improve Your Balance
According to the CDC, in people 65 and older, 1 in 4 people will fall this year and 1 in 5 of those falls will cause significant injury. There are many ways to prevent falls, in this blog post we will focus on exercises to improve your balance. There are many systems of balance that help …
What Can Personal Training Offer?
Am I or my loved one too old or frail for personal training? Most likely the answer is NO! You should always check with your doctor before starting and exercise program. If you have some significant disability, physical therapy may be the place to start and then personal training when your course of PT is …