Is age just a number
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The document discusses considerations for personal trainers working with older adult clients. As the baby boomer generation ages, there will be more senior citizens seeking personal training. Trainers should educate clients' families about the program and take a gentle approach, as many older adults have health issues like heart problems or osteoporosis that require low intensity exercise. Workouts for older adults should include cardio, strength, flexibility, and balance training, while combining different forms of exercise per session. Trainers also need to address balance in a more holistic way that mimics real-life challenges.
Is age just a number
- 1. Is Age Just A Number: Training with older clients ByJamesBerges As one of the largest populations, the baby- boomer generation will have an undeniable impact on the world. Setting the stage for a generous influx of senior citizens seeking personal training services. www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
- 2. Is Age Just A Number: Training with older clients Before actually delving into any specific workouts, educate the clients family about what type of program you offer. www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
- 3. The main word you will want to be mindful of when working with clients in this age range is intensity. Many of these clients will have a history of heart problems, high blood pressure, or osteoporosis so baby steps are necessary. www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com Is Age Just A Number: Training with older clients
- 4. Workouts should focus on cardio, strength, flexibility, and balance. However, in order to fulfill the minimum frequency requirements for each form of exercise, combining two or more forms of exercise per day. www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com Is Age Just A Number: Training with older clients
- 5. While working on individual functional tasks will improve that specific aspect of balance, this falls short in preparing clients for the variety of threats to balance that can occur simultaneously. www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com Is Age Just A Number: Training with older clients
- 6. Thesamegoesfor resistancetraining. Even though most personal trainers stray away from using freeweights, dumbbellsmoreaccurately mimic real lifemovementsby engaging thecore muscles. www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com Is Age Just A Number: Training with older clients
- 7. A little bit of patience goes a long way. Taking the time to be thorough will reduce the risk of unnecessary pain, and ensure that your client gets the most fulfillment out of daily living. www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com Is Age Just A Number: Training with older clients
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