Senior Fitness Camp training is paced the same way as any other exercise population. That is by starting the Senior Fitness Camp at the level of the participants and progressing from that baseline. After establishing baseline exercise performance, the outcomes can be proven to the participants to further personal goal setting.
Most older adults join a Senior Fitness Camp with an objective to lose excess weight. Shortly afterward, determination of clear-cut short and long-term goals will accelerate progress. Senior Fitness goals must include balance training, strength and cardio conditioning.
Personal goal attainment at the Senior Fitness Camp could make it possible to be eligible for medical release from certain medications. Many senior prescriptions are the cause of unwanted effects such as for example weight gain, dizziness, and lack of equilibrium. Fall prevention and the capability to get down on the floor with grandchildren and be able to get back up again without assistance is another goal driven need.
Check out this site Traveling drills for Agility and Stability working both right and left in the front and sidestepping patterns.
Sitting and standing Squat Work from seated chair level then progressing from assisted to hands-free movement. Included will be split-stance foot placements to mimic functional work, and also, lifting and carrying motions.
Abdominal Strengthening is performed by Seated side reaches, seated lean backs; lying on back with short-range reaching movements at different angles to build core body strength. Movements progress from the floor holding onto stable furniture at various levels prior to going hands-free. Inflated balls are used for seated and recline progression.
Single-sided training of your body through non-dominant movement patterns to promote balanced strength symmetry.
Senior Camp participants learn to recognize self-defeating fears and cancel them before they cause falls. Positive self-talk builds physical confidence and self-discipline. The Senior Fitness Camp participant will practice mental disciplines for overcoming fear of falling.