Senior Fitness Products

Effective Fitness Programs for Older Adults explores the diversity of the older-adult population, while identifying key strategies to make senior fitness programs more effective. This senior fitness program DVD details how to meet the diverse physical, social and emotional needs of the majority of sedentary older adults. Topics of this senior fitness program DVD include: taking an individualized approach, meeting social and emotional needs, creating an appropriate environment, sustaining efficient and reliable systems and attracting customers.

This video will uncover and explain the realities of aging and the functional issues that many older adults (50+) face. As trainers, we must have the knowledge necessary to modify our exercise prescriptions in order for them to be appropriate for our clients' current state and training goals using MicroProgression™ and constant assessment. Joint wear, range of motion, muscular imbalance/inhibition, bone loss, inflammation and deconditioning realities are some of the topics that will be discussed in this in-depth workshop.

Earn continuing education credits/units with this course covering three topics on senior fitness, including the latest research, brain health and water exercise. Articles and test are from the February 2010 CEC Senior Fitness Issue of IDEA Fitness Journal.

The Lebed Method, now known as: “Healthy-Steps, Moving You to Better Health with the Lebed Method,” is a therapeutic exercise and movement program designed to help you thrive! Offering wellness programs for everyone, from young adults to seniors, regardless of health, age, or ability level, the Healthy-Steps program improves overall wellness, range-of-motion, balance, strength, and endurance, as well as emotional well-being and self-image.

Zoomers (active Baby Boomers) can expect to live at least another 40 years, if not forever, and they want to have some fun while they're doing it. Learn how to design and implement boot camps specifically for the 50 and over market. Everything you need is included, from targeted marketing to exercise progressions that challenge without injury, to teambuilding activities and more. Zoom in, NOW!

This course will discuss the essential components of older-adult exercise programs and how they can be applied to programming and marketing. Learn how to maximize media coverage and network with the medical community. Take home plenty of low-cost programming ideas and apply customer service tips that will make a difference in retaining your older-adult clientele.

This video will discuss the essential components of older-adult exercise programs and how they can be applied to programming and marketing. Learn how to maximize media coverage and network with the medical community. Take home plenty of low-cost programming ideas and apply customer service tips that will make a difference in retaining your older-adult clientele.

Over 30% of older adults fall every year. Many of these falls result in fractures and permanent functional impairment. Learn research-proven exercise programming strategies that will reduce the risk of falls and improve functional performance in older adults. Instruction and demonstrations will include exercises for the development of strength, static and dynamic balance, and gait enhancement.

As the number of active Baby Boomers increases, there is the likelihood of increased incidence of falls and other injuries. This course focuses on the three keys to developing and improving balance in the Baby Boomer utilizing the "VIP" approach: Visualization-addressing neurologic causes of muscle inhibition; Isometrics-optimizing hip dissociation through isometric contractions; and Progressions-integrating appropriate functional movement progressions.

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Learn an activity-based program to improve balance and mobility for both fit and frail older adults. Provides more than 130 balance and mobility exercises that consider flexibility, strength, and cardiorespiratory endurance.

Break through the misconceptions regarding proper fitness training for older adults and learn solid training techniques for your older clientele. Discover how the same routines that produce excellent results in younger to middle-age clients can prevent functional progress or, even worse, lead to serious injury for older adults.

Expand your knowledge on three different subjects with the special populations–specific topics in this course. Articles and the test from the November-December 2007 CEC Special Populations Issue of IDEA Fitness Journal.

This continuing education course with three in-depth articles on nutrition will educate you on some of the latest issues in nutrition. Articles and the test from the March 2008 CEC Nutrition Issue of IDEA Fitness Journal.

Get the latest research on improving functional abilities in older adults, pre-exercise stretching, and the science of breathing in this continuing education course. Articles and the test from the February 2007 CEC Research Issue of IDEA Fitness Journal.

Enhance your skill set and your career—become more knowledgeable and marketable by learning more about Pilates, yoga and mind-body programming for special populations, and get the CECs you need to maintain your current professional certification. Articles and the test from the April 2005 CEC Sports Conditioning Issue of IDEA Fitness Journal.

When working with older adults in the water, it is our goal to keep the exercises fun, simple and effective, while ensuring their comfort in the pool. Circuit training is a great way to keep seniors moving and cognizant of their intensity. These water exercises will keep participants engaged and energized while providing a workout that is safe and effective. Pool Circuits for Older Adults Highlights: Includes senior water exercises that will keep participants engaged and energized Keeps older adults moving and cognizant of their intensity Keeps the senior water exercises fun, simple and effective, while ensuring their comfort in the pool This is a live recorded session from the 2008 IDEA World Fitness Convention™. View all water exercise products Comments: New approach, innovative. Some things the senior will love, some hate and some love to hate.

If you have students or clients with chronic conditions, then this DVD is for you! You will be shown a multitude of modifications for exercises that will keep the older population moving.

Restore function and fitness in your clients who have undergone joint replacement with the information in this continuing education course.

SrFit provides advanced training for experienced, certified personal trainers who wish to work with Baby Boomers and beyond (ages 45–63+).

S.O.S. (Seniors on Strength) DVD provides a detailed overview of a complete multilevel workout for active older adults. The DVD addresses all of the necessary components of functional fitness that can help enhance everyday living.

Today’s fitness leader not only needs training in leading a comprehensive exercise program, but also needs an understanding of the limitations and special needs of those with illness, disability, chronic disorders, or a sedentary lifestyle. This book will assist you in designing an exercise program as part of a general recreation, wellness, restorative or rehabilitation program.

Boost your client’s potential while increasing your knowledge. This IDEA Resource Series will give you the information you need to effectively reach and work with more people.

Review why the development of muscle power is a potentially essential strategy for maintaining function as individuals age. Examine the current evidence in support of power training and learn effective training techniques.