Exercise Programs for Older Adults
Exercise programs for older adults.
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active aging
We Are All On Borrowed Time
We are all on borrowed time. Opinion on aging
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Death from “Natural Causes” Usually Means Death from Inactivity
One of the best ways to keep your heart strong to prevent heart attacks and strokes is by keeping your skeletal muscles strong.
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Scooter Riding for an Old Gal
Knee Injury does not put you out of the Game! Knowing I had a knee injury I was determined not to go down this road in the immediate future so I developed and used the Yates Method. This involved strengthening and lengthening, and improving balance, to work on my knees. There’s no way I was ready
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Aging Muscle Loss & Quality of Life Threat
Most people are aware of and worry about the loss of memory as they age, but far less time is spent preventing and understanding the loss of muscle mass because of #aging, which has the potential to affect the quality of life just as much—maybe more. By the age of 40 #muscle mass begins to
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Functional Fitness and Body Composition
Functional Fitness workouts are my favorite. After my functional workout, I feel invigorated, strong and flexible as my routine has a cardio (aerobic & anaerobic) & strength (overall & core) component through so many planes of motion. Clients that train this way see a significant improvement in body composition, energy level and have the ability
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Whey Protein & Elderly Muscle Wasting
Following a good diet and getting regular exercise become even more important as you get older. Recent research indicates that a diet including good quality protein, such as whey, can help to reduce age-related muscle wasting. Dr. Alan Hayes, a researcher in exercise metabolism at Victoria University, reports that delaying gradual loss of muscle is
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Kettlebell & TRX Workout by Ellen for October
Functional Training Workout for the Week If you are training with me on Monday or Tuesday this week, one-on-one or in one of my groups (Mon 10 am & 5:30 pm and Tues 9:15 am), I have planned a Kettlebell & TRX Workout for you. We will have 10 exercises per modality. It is your
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