High-Intensity Training a Growing Trend For Seniors

Age is nothing but a number right? It’s not so crazy to think that working out in your senior years can be just as beneficial for you as it is working out in your 20’s.

In this article we are going to discuss 3 reasons why seniors should exercise for the following reasons:

1. Improving your balance
2. Increase your chance to delay or prevent diseases
3. Improve your overall quality of life

Balance

It is a scary thought to think our elderly loved ones or ourselves may become so fragile that even a fall could do serious damage to the body. As we age our muscle mass begins to decrease and losing neuromuscular efficiency affects many aspects of our bodies including

• speed
• coordination
• balance

By having our elderly loved ones consider exercising especially under the supervision of a personal trainer, we allow them to regain some of their strength, decreasing the chance for injury!

Preventing Illness

No one wants to spend their old age being sick and frail. It is known that regular exercise is good for anyone young and old. By introducing our elderly loved ones to the Calgary fitness scene, they get a chance to take charge of their health. By having your elderly loved one regularly exercising and following a nutrition plan, they not only increase their strength but also decrease the chances of having certain diseases or at least delaying diseases from coming into their life.

Quality Of Life

Allowing our elderly loved ones to improve their fitness will not only help them physically but mentally and emotionally as well. By allowing them to go out, socialize and giving them a routine allows our elderly loved ones to continue to feel strong and capable for as long as possible. With the assistance of a personal trainer, they will aid with nutrition planning and be a cheerleader to help your elderly loved one succeed and reach their fitness goals as well. Who knows? Perhaps your elderly loved one could need competition training in the near future!

To receive more information about how Jensen Fitness can help your elderly loved with personal training or a nutrition plan call 403.200.0199 or visit our website and fill out a contact form