Fitness and the Older Adult....need help

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BasketLady

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Does anyone have any good websites that give exercises for the "older" adult? I have been given the opportunity to teach a class, and want to get as much informaiton as possible.

TIA
 
basketlady, my mom goes to a place called Body Recall. I believe they lift light weights and do some calesthenic-type things. She does this and mall walks and is in great shape. It is for older adults.

I typed in Body Recall and came up with a number of sites. I bet there is someone you can contact who can fill you in on their routine.

Good luck.
 
Thanks Cheryl -- I've been teaching them since February, and things are going well. I am always looking for new and interesting exercises for them - so they do not get bored. It's amazing what a great group of people they are....very dedicated and a lot of fun!

I'll check out Body Recall and see if it gives me any new info.

Thanks again.
 
Senior Fitness

Here are a few links for senior fitness

Senior Citizen Fitness information


Pace exercising


Great video's for all levels and functional ability


Lots of ideas and information to stay fit over 50.


Senior Fitness Journal


Fitness Consultants information


MyFitness Expert ( online advice and guidance)


Martial Arts Activities for Seniors

Tai Chi


Yoga




Boxing and Punching
Speedbag punching for seniors ( Men & woman can do it)


Stretching


Chair Dancing
 
Exercise of seniors

Yes, Tai Chi or Qi Gong are excellent forms of exercise for older adults. Snything with Slow movements that emphasize grace and balance are wonderful and perhaps make more sense for some than faster more aggessive movements.

speedbag
 
I don't know any specific exercises that you can do for older adults, but the American College of Sports Medicine has some great advice for how to start elderly people on safe exercise programs. I would definatly recommend that you check out their website prior to starting your class. They can help with the intensity and duration that you should have your class work at.
 
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