fitness after fifty
Fit to fifty and beyond
"We do not stop exercising because we grow old – we grow old because we stop the exercise. "
These are the wise words of Dr. Kenneth Cooper of the Cooper Institute in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kenneth recognized that the elderly could significantly improve their quality of life and increase longevity in an increase in activity physics.
Some older residents of the Coachella Valley are quick to attribute their inactivity and loss of mobility at the age alone. Retirement is often portrayed as a period of mental and physical decline inevitable. However, like an automobile, the body needs maintenance scheduled to increase its longevity.
A steady increase in strength training routine lean muscle mass. This is important because, for each year after age 25 years, 3-5% of muscle mass is lost. The loss of muscle tissue and tone (atrophy) results in a decrease in lean muscle mass. For most people, the atrophy is caused simply by a decrease in activity levels. However, resistance training can reverse the atrophy. In fact, studies of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) have demonstrated that people in their 70s and 80s were able to increase their muscle mass and strength. Regularly engage in training force prevents routine wear and aging and helps maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints, reducing the risk of injury daily. The loss of strength and vigor in large part due to aging is partly caused by decreased physical activity.
National Men's Health Week June 14-20, 2010 and is also an ideal time to begin an exercise program. Men's Health Week aims to raise awareness men of all ages about health issues affecting men and how good nutrition and exercise can reduce risks to health. Exercise regular program to manage blood pressure, increases good cholesterol (HDL) cholesterol, lowers bad cholesterol (LDL) and decreases the shrinkage arteries, thus reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. It also helps to manage diabetes, arthritis, back pain and improves digestion. Many studies of the American Cancer Society have also shown that exercise can even help prevent certain cancers.
Although exercise has amazing benefits on health, the biggest incentive for the year, including in your life is that it is simply you feel better. It helps you sleep better, gives you more energy throughout the day and also helps manage stress and depression. In addition, Fitness programs are also responsible for reducing falls and bone fractures in individuals aged over 65 which makes simple tasks walking and swimming activities. Muscles and bones allow people to perform routine tasks in daily life and increase the capacity to live independently.
Resistance training should almost always be supplemented by exercises and programs additional. A light to moderate cardiovascular (aerobic) training and coordination, balance, flexibility and training contribute greatly to the overall health and overall success of any program of resistance. As we enter our hottest months in the wilderness activities such as walking or cycling in the early morning or swimming are low impact and are highly recommended for cardiovascular health. Coordination, balance and flexibility training to prevent injuries during strength exercises of the stage and also to facilitate their daily tasks.
Before beginning any exercise program, it is important to consult your doctor and a fitness professional acting. If you decide to hire a personal trainer, a good choice. It is important to hire a personal trainer who has experience training individuals like you and is qualified and certified by recognized institutions. Also, choose a coach with a specialization in the training program you want to continue. Just like you would not hire a tax lawyer to assist you in a civil lawsuit, does not hire a coach with a specialization in building body, if you want to run a balance and coordinating the program.
Exercise programs for seniors should look like nothing to programs for 20 years. To begin, it is very important for seniors to properly perform the exercises and body alignment must be emphasized at all times. Such as the elderly generally have more back problems and knee their younger counterparts, low exercise No impact are the best. Correct positioning of the joints is imperative not to aggravate existing arthritis. In addition, locking the elbows or knees during exercise is dangerous and a coach must be constantly checking to ensure this does not occur. In addition, a person with hypertension should breathe properly during all exercises, because failure to do so may actually increase blood pressure.
Although each can enjoy a fitness program, it is the elderly who may particularly benefit. Retirement can be filled with days happier, less stress and fewer health problems for the elderly person who is embarking on an exercise program specifically designed for its needs.
About the Author
Tony Clerc, MA, ACE-CPT is the CEO of Platinum Fitness of the Desert Inc. Tony provides personal fitness training in private residences, studios, and in offices throughout the Coachella Valley. Tony can be contacted at tony@desertplatinumfitness.com 760.777.2952
www.desertplatinumfitness.com
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