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Hi Gretchen. I'm with you! This is a really satisfying part of my practice. One thing that I like to do with my seniors, and that they too seem to love, are reaction drills. Yep, go old exercises to test and improve their reactions, quickness and hand-eye coordination. At first, as you can imagine, these drills/exercises can be a bit frustrating for them, so I'm careful in keeping it simple and things that they can achieve with a little bit of concentration and effort. Then as they begin to improve and I start to increase the intensity, you can just see them light up and rise to the challenge. I love it!
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I work with many seniors and I agree with LaRue.
I use balls of all sizes to toss and catch, I also incorporate household items whenever possible such as their chairs, steps, piano benches for stretching, "stand ups", or as the focus of the final reach in an exercise.
Strength work such as basic bicep curls and lateral raises are really great too.
I also like to go outside and walk, navigating sidewalks and uneven terrain with them is important.
I use balls of all sizes to toss and catch, I also incorporate household items whenever possible such as their chairs, steps, piano benches for stretching, "stand ups", or as the focus of the final reach in an exercise.
Strength work such as basic bicep curls and lateral raises are really great too.
I also like to go outside and walk, navigating sidewalks and uneven terrain with them is important.
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The ones that are based on their NEEDS ANALYSIS - therefore, rather than favorite it should be what is best for the particular client or patient you are working with.
Fuel the Movement,
JM
Fuel the Movement,
JM
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I like to use stability ball exercises with lightweight dumbells with many seniors. I DO make sure they are comfortable and SAFE (don't want them falling). I also like using MANY cable machine exercises. Focus on balance is very important.
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Hi Gretchen!
Older adults are my favorite group to work with. I always start out with a balance assessment just so that I know what they are capable of. It also helps build their confidence a little bit because I find that a lot of them can do more than they think, they just lack the confidence.
From there, I do many of the things that other people have mentioned, but I always make sure I have a variety prepared. Some people absolutely won't try walking without a walker, but they can stand on one foot with their eyes closed without holding on to anything. I try to stay just within their comfort zone, but still make it challenging. Anything that I can turn into a competition also seems to work well. We do obstacle courses, workouts tossing balls around, and walking interval workouts and most older adults generally enjoy all of those. You may look at the ICAA website for more ideas (www.icaa.cc).
Have fun!
Older adults are my favorite group to work with. I always start out with a balance assessment just so that I know what they are capable of. It also helps build their confidence a little bit because I find that a lot of them can do more than they think, they just lack the confidence.
From there, I do many of the things that other people have mentioned, but I always make sure I have a variety prepared. Some people absolutely won't try walking without a walker, but they can stand on one foot with their eyes closed without holding on to anything. I try to stay just within their comfort zone, but still make it challenging. Anything that I can turn into a competition also seems to work well. We do obstacle courses, workouts tossing balls around, and walking interval workouts and most older adults generally enjoy all of those. You may look at the ICAA website for more ideas (www.icaa.cc).
Have fun!
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Throw and catch with medicine balls and rope training are my favorites. By the way I call them mature clients.
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I like exercises that incorporate medicine balls, elastic bands, some free weights, stationary bike, walking, body weight squats and leg extensions. Of course each senior client is different and has his/her own limitations and challenges so depending on their condition I use the appropriate equipment and exercises. They are fun to work with.
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