Functional Aging/Older Adults
Resistance Band Training for Older Women
Older women who did resistance band training showed significant improvements in functional fitness and in glucose, according to a study.
Weight Training for Women Over 40
Losing muscle and gaining fat are expected for women over 40, but the right resistance training can positively affect body composition.
Do Older Athletes Have an Edge?
Boost the morale of older athletes by letting them know that, in certain sports, age is an advantage, according to recent findings.
Stroke Recovery Training
Although many trainers may believe that ongoing stroke recovery is either the sole purview of physical therapists or limited to those so infirmed that progress is limited, there is an incredible opportunity to make a profound difference to survivors.
Fit to Travel: Exercises for Seniors
Programming exercises for seniors is more important than ever, especially now that travel is opening up again, but your clients may not have kept up with their workouts over this last year. Here are some great ways to prepare your active agers for more adventure.
Reclaim Wellness and Health for Seniors
The ICAA’s recent Call to Action invites businesses and organizations to implement wellness strategies to improve health for seniors.
Corrective Exercise Success Story
For many, watching a baseball game at home is a simple pleasure, but for retired teacher and baseball fan Leta, sitting on her couch for an extended period often meant debilitating backaches. In 2018, she found corrective exercise and functional-aging specialist Damien Joyner, JD. His patience and skillful training turned out to be a brand-new ballgame.
Bone Density and Healthy Aging
If you work with adults 50 and older, it may be time to educate them about the impact exercise can have on bone density and healthy aging.
Light Activity for Older Women’s Mobility
Light activity, like walking, shopping or gardening, can help avoid mobility loss or disability in older women, according to research.
Apps and Websites for Older-Adult Training
Fitness professionals who are passionate about training older adults may want to consider developing digital and virtual exercise options.
Inflammation: Obesity, Diabetes, Aging and Exercise
Inflammation is an essential defense system for enhancing survival. Learn how the inflammation process is linked to obesity, diabetes, aging and exercise.
Effects of Aging on the Neuromuscular System
Most people think of the “baby boom” as a huge uptick in the birthrate following World War II, and while that’s true, here’s another view: By the end of 2030, all baby boomers will be over the age of 65 (United States Census Bureau 2018), resulting in a “senior boom.” As this shift occurs, it’s increasingly likely that fitness professionals will need to work with people who are experiencing normal age-related physiological changes. Understanding how these changes impact seniors is essential for trainers and instructors wanting to best serve this population’s unique needs.
Older Adults and Brain Fitness
Numerous studies demonstrate that cardiovascular exercise boosts brain fitness and HIIT improves executive function the most.
Vigorous Exercise Benefits Older Adults
High-intensity interval training improves fitness and well-being among older adults over age 70 and may even increase longevity
Aging Into Fitness
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.
High-Intensity Functional Resistance Training for Older Adults
Researchers found that high-intensity resistance training in physical rehabilitation is safe and improves function and satisfaction for older adults.
Water Workouts Make a Splash
Water workouts have been employed with older populations and those with elevated injury risk because of the reduced impact on the skeletal system.
Training for Balance and Function Reduces Falls Among Older Adults
Data shows that exercise training can reduce falls by 23%. Balance and functional training reduced falls among participants compared to nonexercisers.
Power Up Your Aging Clients
With a tailored regimen that includes muscular power training, adults can keep their bodies fit and functional well into their later years.
Better Stretch Options for Older Adults
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.
