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Numerous studies demonstrate that cardiovascular exercise boosts brain fitness and HIIT improves executive function the most.
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High-intensity interval training improves fitness and well-being among older adults over age 70 and may even increase longevity
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Rocky E. had never set foot inside a gym, but at age 60, he was ready to try something new and reached out to personal trainer Tim Minnick.
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Researchers found that high-intensity resistance training in physical rehabilitation is safe and improves function and satisfaction for older adults.
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Water-based exercise has been employed with older populations and those with elevated injury risk because of the reduced impact on the skeletal system.
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Data shows that exercise training can reduce falls by 23%. Balance and functional training reduced falls among participants compared to nonexercisers.
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With a tailored regimen that includes muscular power training, adults can keep their bodies fit and functional well into their later years.
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No doubt you want to select the most functional, effective, helpful exercises possible, especially when working with an older-adult population. This priority extends to any stretches you integrate into class.
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Wearing a weighted vest may help older adults to successfully lose weight while protecting bone quality and density.
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Slowing typically begins after age 62 with a decrease in walking speed. The good news is that the right kind of exercise can help slow these declines.
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Another study exploring the cognitive benefits of exercise affirms the positive effects of unstable resistance training.
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A new study further supports the benefits of maintaining cardiovascular fitness during middle-age and beyond. In a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology’s EuroEcho 2019 meeting in Vienna, high cardiovascular fitness was linked with significantly lower death risks from heart disease, cancer and other causes for middle-aged and older women.
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Personal trainers often have female clients over the age of 40 who have similar complaints about losing muscle mass and gaining body fat. Although these changes aren’t unexpected and can be a normal part of the aging process, they are not inevitable. In fact, the right resistance-training program can positively affect body composition by reducing fat, maintaining and building muscle, and increasing strength in this population.
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Are customized routines really better than a standard protocol? One recent study posed this question in reference to tai chi: Is it better to offer a standard tai chi sequence or to individualize moves to a person’s needs?
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Hip fractures have serious consequences, including an increased risk of death within the first year following the accident. Findings from a recent study offer good news on the benefits of physical activity for postmenopausal women.
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Noting that 1 in 5 Americans will be over 65 by 2030 and that skeletal mass, strength and functional loss represent health risks, the National Strength and Conditioning Association has released its first position stand on older-adult resistance training.
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Here’s motivating news for older adults and those who train them. New research shows that older men, even in their 80s, can build muscle mass regardless of training background.
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Fitness professionals know that resistance exercises are pivotal for maintaining and increasing muscle strength and mass as well as thwarting the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle, particularly as we age. The National Strength and Conditioning Association recently addressed these issues in the organization’s first position stand on resistance training for older adults (ages 65 and older).
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High-intensity workouts may improve memory performance in older adults, according to a study published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism. The findings may be critical for developing new treatment plans for dementia and cognitive decline.
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Older adults are more susceptible to deficits in cardiovascular fitness, muscle mass, strength and power, which may ultimately lead to losses in physical function. The following chair-based format focuses on improving outcomes for older participants, especially those who may need the support of a chair during exercise. Ready, Set, Sit! offers the variety of three 15-minute training segments (cardiovascular, high intensity and strength/power), while targeting important components that boost overall function.
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IDEA Fitness Journal
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December 2019
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