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07-28-08, 03:28 AM | |
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There are also personal trainers that specialize in special populations (e.g seniors or pregnant women). I'd go to the websites of organizations like the American Council on Exercise the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Academy of Sports Medicine to do a trainer search. Definitely interview each trainer to find out what their experience and philosophies are when it comes to working with senior citizens.
Also, area hospitals or medical centers tend to have classes targeted towards seniors and/or those recovering from surgery. I'd do a google search to see what is available. HTH! |
07-28-08, 04:45 AM | |
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bfit,check out this website. http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/phys...ises/index.htm
It has a series of exercises including warmup and cooldown. There are illustrations and you can help your FIL by watching his form and makiing sure he's understanding what he's doing. Someone else mentioned the Silver Sneakers program. If he can find a paricipating gym facility, he can sign up for free membership and a senior advisor can help him. Check out the Silver Sneakers website. He may do well to find a personal trainer to get him started to figure out just what he needs and what his limitations may be. Any medications he takes can affect the program design as well as the arthritis issues in the back and shoulder.
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07-28-08, 11:11 AM | |
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Peggy's post reminded me that ACE is partnered with AARP and offers discounts for training. Here's the link and you can enter your zip code to see if there is a participating trainer near you.
http://www.aarpfitness.com/
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