I was asked this past weekend if we work with seniors.
The answer is a resounding YES!
Strength training is hands down one of the best things someone 50, 60 or 70 years old plus can do for their body.
We have many clients in that age range, and many report the following:
- improve balance
- better stability
- more confidence to do the tasks of daily life
- feeling more vital in their day-to-day life
Let’s talk about what happens on the inside.
- stronger bones
- improved metabolic health (i.e. better blood glucose control, improved cholesterol, etc.)
- improved circulation
- improved cognition
- improved mental health
Don’t take our word for it though. The research is abundant in supporting this.
- Enhancing Longevity:
- “Physical activity and exercise can prevent or ameliorate lifestyle-related diseases, extend health span, enhance physical function, and reduce the burden of non-communicable chronic diseases including cardiometabolic disease, cancer, musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, and chronic respiratory diseases as well as premature mortality. Physical activity influences the cellular and molecular drivers of biological aging, slowing aging rates-a foundational aspect of geroscience.”
- Preventing and Managing Frailty and Fragility
- “Most guidelines presented similar recommendations that included the prescription of individually tailored, multicomponent exercise programs, discouragement of prolonged sitting and inactivity, and combining exercise with optimal nutrition. To target frailty, guidelines recommend supervised progressive resistance training (PRT). For osteoporosis and fragility fractures, exercise should include weight-bearing impact activities and PRT to target bone mineral density (BMD) at the hip and spine, and also incorporate balance and mobility training, posture exercises, and functional exercise relevant to activities of daily living to reduce falls risk. Walking as a singular intervention has limited benefits for frailty and fragility fracture prevention and management.”
- Osteoporosis Management and Fall Prevention in Osteoporosis Patients
- “A multi-component exercise mainly comprised of resistance and impact exercise seems to be an effective strategy to attenuate the risk factors of osteoporosis and osteopenia. The integration of exercise guidelines and individualized exercise plans has significant potential to reduce the morbidity and mortality of osteoporosis.”
Whether in a 1:1 session or in our semi-private (small group personalized training) offering, our senior clients thrive.
We’ve helped clients as old as 87 years old, and we can help you too.
In closing, my encouragement for you: it’s never too late to start strength training. It’s one of the best, if not THE best thing to do for your bones.
Your friend in wellness and fitness,
Coach Candice
To get started today, book your No Sweat Intro or simply call Coach Candice at 570.704.6794 for more information