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Aging & Exercise

The Motivation For Senior

Health & Fitness Assessments

 

Aging & Exercise

 

There are several different aspects to consider when deciding on a suitable exercise regimen for an aged individual and below are some of the areas that should be given due consideration and understanding before the exercise program is designed:

  

There is usually a significant loss in the metabolism rate and this effects the muscle mass which inadvertently eventually turns into inert depot fat. The slowed cellular metabolism rate would require a more controlled intake of food, if the body fat content is not to be increased further. With the inclusion and presence of a consistent exercise regimen as part of the daily lifestyle, the individual has a better chance of maintaining an ideal body mass and weight.

 

The food intake of the aged individual may also lack the nutrients and particularly the calcium intake and here the presence of some form of physical exercising will help to ensure the said individual adds supplements and other important nutrients in the form of dietary supplements to ensure overall better body functioning systems.

 

An exercise training program that would be most suited for the aged would have to take into account the now more fragile state of the body condition, thus content of the exercise regimen should not be too overwhelming and demanding physically and mentally. Having a good and consistent exercise routine has been shown to not only keep diseases away but has also shown to be instrumental in keeping the individual healthier both physically and mentally.

 

The Motivation For Seniors

 

Motivation is always a good tool to use when there is a need to cultivate a consistent interest in something. This is also the same when it comes to trying to motivate those in the more senior age group to engage in a comprehensive and beneficial exercise routine.

 

The following are some suggestions on areas to explore that may be able to create the interest levels that can act to motivate the aged individual to seriously consider and start an exercise routine:

 

Exercise as social interaction – for most seniors, the social activity is rather limited, and this could be due to a lot of different factors such as lack of reasons to socialize, nothing in common with others, no motivation to do so and many others.

 

Using the exercise routine to create an excuse for social interaction is usually an exciting thing for a senior individual to look forward to.

 

Body image – contrary to what the younger generation may think, senior do want to take care of their aging looks but lack the motivation to do so, as it is usually perceived as nobody really cares about their looks at this stage.

 

However encouraging the individual to be body image conscious will also help to steer them towards engaging in a suitable exercise regimen to stay fit and look good.

 

Health & Fitness Assessments

 

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.

 

Physical activity can be challenging for the senior age group and this is especially so if the activity is demanding in nature. Therefore, some thought has to be given regarding the health and fitness levels of the individual.

 

It is not uncommon to note the presence of ailments such as overweight conditions, high blood pressure, deteriorating heart conditions, bone deteriorating conditions and other conditions that may not be so visible in the aged individual’s overall health outlook.

 

Therefore for those who are not already exercise enthusiasts, there is an even greater need for careful instructions on the exercise to be performed, longer warm up sessions, accompanied with equally longer cool down sessions and in some cases even assistance in monitoring and recording the results of the overall health improvements if any, based on the exercises used.

 

When the assessments are being conducted there should always be a first aid kit and other medical expertise available, in case of any sudden negative problems arise from the routine assessment technique.

It is very important for seniors to have adequate strength, flexibility and endurance to effectively go through 

ordinary daily tasks. 

 

With regular assessments done, any abnormalities or lacks can be detected early and the relevant recourses can be introduced. Some of these assessment styles may include chair stand tests, block transfer tests, soda pop tests, arm curl tests, 1⁄2 mile walking tests, 6 minute walk tests and many other suitably designed tests for seniors.

 

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