You Are Never Too Old To Exercise

Aging is a natural process that every human being goes through and it starts from the very onset of birth. However, the actual “aging” is only really visible when the individual is considered to be quite advanced in age. It should be noted though, that the aging process should not in any way hamper keeping an exercise regimen and in fact exercising should ideally continue but at a gentler pace and design. In this course you will get all the information you need to develop a fitness program that works for you, with the consultation of your healthcare provider.  Truly, “you are never too old and it is never too late”.

As we age the food we eat becomes more critical as well. We tend to snack more and pay less attention to the quality of the food we eat in terms of nutritional value.  It is important that you eat three balanced meals every day or take supplements to fill in where your food groups may be lacking.  At the very least be certain to take a multivitamin every day and watch you protein intake.  Once you start exercising your body is going to need your full daily requirement of protein and if you are not getting that from the food you eat then look into a protein supplement or high protein snacks. So, we cover this dilemma seniors are faced with and give you ideas on how to get the nutrition you need every day without taking a ton of supplements

Motivation is always a good tool to use when there is a need to cultivate a consistent interest in something. This is very true when it comes to trying to motivate those in the more senior age group to engage in a comprehensive and beneficial exercise routine.  Many of us have not exercised consistently for many years now and the thought of it brings dread into our hearts and minds.  We talk about motivation also, what you could possibly use to motivate you.  See, we are all different.  We all respond differently to life, to experiences and to the day to day living we all do.

For instances, I do not respond well nor does it in anyway motivate when I have some 20-something yelling at me to do 10 more sets and 2 more reps.  I was in the military in my younger years and learned how to tune a yelling voice out.  All I want now is to be treated like the adult that I am, make certain I am doing the routine correctly, proper posture etc.) and then let me do it at my own pace.  That is what this course is all about.  

At some point in everyone’s life, there would be instances where health issues would have to be dealt with.

Learning how to deal or cope with these health issues using exercise as a positive tool may help you or someone you know better manage or even eliminate such conditions altogether.

Before embarking on a fitness routine, an aged individual should first seek to have some sort of health and fitness assessment done. This will not only help when it comes to designing a suitable fitness program for the individual but will also help to highlight any possible health issues that might need special consideration when picking the types of exercise routine to incorporate in the exercise program.

And, finally, we spend some time on MET and what that should mean to you as you embark on your new fitness routine.

I would love to see you on the inside.

Who should take this course.

• In answering that, I could be flippant and just say “YOU”, but I will say anyone who recognizes in their heart that things need to change.