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Exercise Timing for Older Adults
Research shows connection between training timing, consistency and positive results. For older adults, regular morning physical activity may lead to better heart-lung function and walking efficiency, according to a study of about 800 older adults with an average age of 76, reported in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. “While we’ve long known that…
Dynamic, Integrated Balance Program for Older Adults
With the right training with balance sessions for older adults, you can help clients retain or regain balance and reduce fall risk.
Pickleball: Preventing Injuries and Enhancing Performance
As pickleball continues to rise in popularity, it’s important that personal trainers understand the biomechanics of this dynamic sport.
Interval Training at Any Age
Research indicates that interval workouts provide cardiometabolic benefits through improved carbohydrate (glucose) metabolism.
Machine-Based and Free-Weight Training for Functional Aging
Programming tips to help seniors age not just with grace but with strength through free-weight training and machine-based training.
Degrees of Functional Abilities, Demystified
The Hierarchy of Functional Aging model includes eight categories of functional abilities to help you assess and training clients.
Poor Diet Trend Among Older Adults
If you’re working with older clients, it’s a good idea to make sure they are bucking the suboptimal diet trend within this demographic.
Leisure Activities and Exercise for Older Adults
Research shows that doing different recreational and exercise activities is linked with as much as a 13% lower death risk for older adults.
A Fitness Class School of Thought
Marilyn LoPresti, PhD, has spent nearly four decades in education and has seamlessly transitioned her knowledge to each fitness class.
Power Training for Older Adults
Research suggests that power training is linked with a modest improvement in physical function among healthy older adult participants.
Sarcopenia May be Modified at Early Stages
Fitness professionals may want to encourage those in their early 60s in particular to train as a preventive measure against sarcopenia.
Spatial Awareness and Proprioception for Older Adults
Here are some exercises to get older adult clients steady on their feet once more through spatial awareness and proprioception.
Pilates Benefits for Older Adults
Mat Pilates benefits for older adults included improved functional mobility, mobility, gait, balance and physical activity.
Light-Intensity Aerobic Dance a Win for Older Adults
To help older adult clients move more, promote fun activities like aerobic dance classes, since even one session improves cognitive function.
Benefits of Yoga for Older Adults
Yoga for older adults in their 60s and 70s may have a significant positive effect on fitness after 9–12 weeks of practice.
New Insight: Exercise and Brain Health
New research findings indicate that physical activity benefits brain health, particularly for older adults.
Peanut Protein Benefits
In combination with resistance training, the intake of supplemental peanut protein positively affects markers of muscle growth and strength.
Health Education for Former Elite Athletes
Providing health education about the benefits of exercise, good eating habits and other “well-living” parameters can help former athletes.
Functional Fitness For Active Boomers
Be among the first to learn 3 targeted functional fitness fundamentals for crafting training sessions your over-50 clients will love.
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