In preparation for the holiday season, Bradford Bailey, founder of SeniorFit Atlanta, is sharing his expertise in the form of three fitness tips for seniors about strength training, cardiovascular training, and social-emotional wellness.
Strength Training
When it comes to seniors and fitness, we often underestimate the importance of strength training. As you age, you lose muscle mass and bone density. Engaging in strength-training movements regularly help combat the loss of muscle mass and bone density. Regardless of location; a gym, a group setting, or at home, try to do strength training movements at least two times per week to target all the major muscle groups. Light weights, exercise bands, and body weights are all effective options for strength training.
Cardiovascular Exercise
When it comes to seniors and fitness, we often underestimate the importance of strength
training. As you age, you lose muscle mass and bone density. Engaging in strength-training
movements regularly help combat the loss of muscle mass and bone density. Regardless of location; a gym, a group setting, or at home, try to do strength training movements at least two times per week to target all the major muscle groups. Light weights, exercise bands, and body weights are all effective options for strength training.
The most effective type of cardiovascular exercise is one that you most enjoy! Simply because you are most likely to do it with fidelity. The simplest, most accessible, and favorite of my wife and I, is walking. Cardiovascular exercise is your first line of defense in keeping your heart and lungs healthy. This is especially important to combat the flu.
Social-Emotional Wellness
Seniors that are emotionally healthy tend to be physically healthy. This is because engaging more in physical fitness positively impacts all areas of life. Make it a priority to get out and take part in trips and outings with friends and family. Just remember that exercise doesn’t have to be formal to be effective. EVERY STEP COUNTS!
Enjoy the holidays and GET MOVING!
Bradford Bailey, BSEP
Owner/SeniorFit Atlanta
SeniorFitAtlanta.com
(404) 909-6872