Senior Fitness Series: Overview of Fitness Benefits

Senior Fitness Series: Overview of Fitness BenefitsWhy is a structured physical exercise plan important? Why can’t you do what you’ve always done but are starting to feel less stable and have more aches and pains?We are here to answer those questions and to build the program you need so that you don’t have to worry about it. That way all you have to do, as Nike says, just do it! According to the American College of Sports Medicine and the Center for Science in the Public Interest “Common afflictions such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, arthritis, and emphysema, are less common in persons who choose healthy lifestyles.” Further they explain that the recommended intensity of aerobic activity takes into account the older adult's aerobic fitness; activities that maintain or increase flexibility are recommended; and balance exercises are recommended for older adults at risk of falls. In addition, older adults should have an activity plan for achieving recommended physical activity that integrates preventive and therapeutic recommendations. The promotion of physical activity in older adults should emphasize moderate-intensity aerobic activity, muscle-strengthening activity, reducing sedentary behavior, and risk management.As the National Academy of Sports Medicine explains Health and fitness professionals help older adults improve the quality, and potentially quantity, of life by providing safe and effective exercise programs and advice about healthy lifestyle choices. Further, the American College of Sports Medicine and the Center for Science in the Public Interest state that the benefits of regular physical activity in older adults are extensive. Regular physical activity reduces risk of cardiovascular disease, thromboembolic stroke, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, obesity, colon cancer, breast cancer, anxiety, and depression. More than that, they also reduce risk of falls and injury, prevents or mitigates functional limitations and is effective therapy for many chronic diseases. Wow. That’s a long list of benefits! How hopeful is that? To see these improvements you just need to start moving your body! Of course, in a structured and safe way. That’s where we come in! Your in home personal trainer will come prepared with exercises that are well rounded to help with any ailments or issues. And we will work within our scope to try and help reduce issues caused by specific illnesses. Take your wellness into your own hands, literally by picking up that dumbbell and improving your health!