Strength Training Exercises For Seniors

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It has been proven that doing regular Strength Training Exercises For Seniors can slow down the aging process and help you to remain functional and self-sufficient. The idea that you become old and helpless after a certain age is constantly being challenged by many seniors who want to experience life to the fullest as they grow older.

When You First Start Exercising…

Be sure to consult with your doctor about your new exercise program. When you are first starting out it is key to listen to your body. If you ever feel pain, discomfort, dizziness, shortness of breath, chest pain or nausea you must stop exercising immediately – these are all signs that something may be wrong.

What are the Best Strength Training Exercises For Seniors?

I advise my senior clients to do exercise that is safe, gentle, and that will make them feel good during and after. By choosing a mixture of strength training, cardio, and stretching exercises you can become more fit for other activities that you love to do.

Walking, swimming, and dancing are great ways to improve your cardiovascular system and improve your stamina. Try doing a little something everyday. Even if you just do 5 or 10 minutes of sustained daily activity, you will soon find you are able to more. Make it a goal to do 15-30 minutes of activity every day.

Weight Training will help you to improve your muscular strength and bone density. The key is to do all exercises in a slow and controlled manner. Choose exercises that emphasize proper body alignment and muscular balance. Aim to do weight training exercises for the whole body 2-3 times per week. Do one or two sets of each exercise with a weight that you can perform 10-12 repetitions.

Yoga and Pilates are both wonderful ways to Strength Train For Seniors. These are gentle and smooth ways to improve your strength, flexibility and balance. You can practice these methods everyday but be sure not to push yourself through an exercise that does not feel right for your body. Find a trainer or class that you are comfortable with and that will be able to cater to your specific needs.

When you exercise it is also very important to stay hydrated. Keep a water bottle with you while you workout and try to drink all of it during your routine.

Every Little Bit Counts!

It may be tough when you first start a new exercise routine to not compare yourself to what you have been able to do before. Try to feel good about everything that you ARE able to do, no matter how little it may seem at the time. Remember that some days you may need to rest more than others.

Never push through pain or an exercise that does not feel good for you. Aches and pains should be viewed as your body wisely telling you to stop doing a certain activity. If you experience pain during your workout and it continues for a few hours after, it is a sign that you have done too much, moved the wrong way, or lifted too much weight. You may want to consider trying a different activity or easing up on your intensity next time.

It can be helpful to join a class that does specific Strength Training Exercises For Seniors. It may also be a good idea to work with a Personal Trainer who can show you what exercises will strengthen and benefit you the most. This way you can be sure you are doing all of the exercises properly and safely. Plus exercising with other people is more fun!

Now Consider This…

One of my senior clients was an 84-year-old lady named Mary. When I first met her she was experiencing severe back pain, having difficulty walking, taking several pain medications, and had a hard time even looking up because of her humped posture. Her doctor had told her that she needed to start exercising.

At first I just had her sit and pedal on a recumbent stationary bike. After two minutes her legs were too tired to continue but she felt positive that she was able to do something. She started exercising 5 days a week and before long experienced a complete change in her body. Not only was she riding the bike, she was also on the treadmill and elliptical trainer and even trying a few of the weight-training machines.

Within 6 weeks she had gone from two minutes of cardio to 30 minutes. She had gotten stronger and more flexible. The most amazing part was when we measured her height. Her posture had improved so much that she stood at 5’11 rather than the 5’8” that we measured when she first came in. Her back pain had decreased and she was even able to lower her pain medications. She was a completely different woman from the feeble and hurting person that I had first met.

I learned from Mary that it is simply important to try new things. At first she was nervous and did not know what to expect but just did what she could. She always stayed positive about what she was doing, no matter how little it seemed to be. She proved that there is no such thing as being too old or too out of shape to find benefits from exercising.

I have trained many elderly clients and have witnessed first hand how beneficial Strength Training for Seniors can be. If you are looking for a fitness program to keep you fit and active at any age - I can help! Feel free to contact me with your specific questions and personal training needs.

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