Loss of strength as we age, and training muscular strength and power is something I deal with on a daily basis. I want to discuss solving this problem of muscular strength in older adults. It is growing, especially in the midst of a worldwide pandemic. Loss of muscular strength or what is medically described as …
I have a quick and easy mobility routine for seniors. Try this anytime during the day when you feel stiff or tired. I use this routine first thing in the morning because I’m often stiff when I get out of bed. The great thing about this sequence of mobility movements is you perform motions …
Frequent And Quality Movement Promotes Good Function Movement and function are often how I describe the way our body works. One of the many components that determine the quality of life is our ability to move and do the things we want to do, without pain or restriction. The above picture illustrates that …
Fitness and COVID-19. This relationship is interesting. A new study shows an association between aerobic fitness – fitness of the heart and lungs – and COVID-19 hospitalization risk. People who are in better aerobic shape are less likely to be hospitalized due to COVID-19, according to a new study published by researchers at Henry Ford …
Functional exercise is a term I’m sure you have heard before. But do you really know what it means? Any online search will result in definitions galore, from complex to simple. Because of the many questions, I receive regarding exercise I wanted to explain this important way of training. Many fitness coaches approach training …
A simple exercise program for older adults should include information that is easy to implement and not complicated. I wrote this book specifically to work through all the information with exercise and to keep it simplified. You can find more information about the book here.
The question of how much exercise per week is answered here! How much exercise per week is a question often on the minds of not only those starting an exercise program but also those who are experienced exercisers. So how much exercise per week is really needed to gain the proven benefits of exercise? …
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Fitness for seniors, I’ve been thinking a lot about this question recently, so here’s my take on it. As fitness and healthcare professionals we know what the commonly defined answer to this question is. However, I think it is much more. Let me explain. If you look up the definition of fitness or physical …
Older adults need to be in balance as much as younger athletic individuals. Let me explain what I mean. With close to 30 yrs. of experience ranging from physical therapy, athletic training, sports performance, and fitness, I believe it is important to address the question of having our body in balance (symmetry). The system I’m …
Here are a few simple ways to help improve mental focus and memory in seniors, and maybe even prevent Alzheimer’s Disease. Decreased memory and mental focus happen to some extent to all of us as we age, but a growing body of medical evidence suggests that lifelong stimulation is the key to building and maintaining …