Functional Aging/Older Adults
Degrees of Functional Abilities, Demystified
The Hierarchy of Functional Aging model includes eight categories of functional abilities to help you assess and training clients.
Training a Client With COVID-19
Client With Covid-19
Leisure Activities and Exercise for Older Adults
Research shows that doing different recreational and exercise activities is linked with as much as a 13% lower death risk for older adults.
Older Women Exercise Benefits
Here’s news to share with your older women clients about exercise: Research reveals gender differences for exercise and cognitive function.
Chronological Age Vs. Physical Fitness
Higher aerobic fitness levels in older adults are more predictive of longevity than chronological age alone.
A Fitness Class School of Thought
Marilyn LoPresti, PhD, has spent nearly four decades in education and has seamlessly transitioned her knowledge to each fitness class.
Overcoming Exercise Barriers
A group of European researchers wanted to identify the exercise barriers to a more active lifestyle and behavioral factors that contribute.
Walking Reduces Knee Pain
A regular walking program can reduce the incidence of new knee pain and slow joint damage for people over 50 coping with knee osteoarthritis.
Nordic Walking Benefits Heart Health
In more news about Nordic walking’s benefits, a study shows that it improves functional capacity and depression symptoms in people with CAD.
The Balance and Longevity Connection
Are you including a balance assessment in your routines? If not, start now. New research suggests that balance and longevity are linked.
Power Training for Older Adults
Research suggests that power training is linked with a modest improvement in physical function among healthy older adult participants.
Sarcopenia May be Modified at Early Stages
Fitness professionals may want to encourage those in their early 60s in particular to train as a preventive measure against sarcopenia.
Spatial Awareness and Proprioception for Older Adults
Here are some exercises to get older adult clients steady on their feet once more through spatial awareness and proprioception.
Pilates Benefits for Older Adults
Mat Pilates benefits for older adults included improved functional mobility, mobility, gait, balance and physical activity.
How Many Steps Per Day for a Longer Life?
If you’re over 60, studies suggest that 6,000–8,000 steps per day will reduce risks of early death and increase longevity.
Alzheimer’s Disease and Fitness
Small increases in fitness are linked with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a longitudinal study with 649,605 veterans.
Light-Intensity Aerobic Dance a Win for Older Adults
To help older adult clients move more, promote fun activities like aerobic dance classes, since even one session improves cognitive function.
Older Women and Weight Training
In a study on older women and weight training, researchers found that participants experienced more pleasure with moderate-level resistance.