Elderly/Senior Fitness
Customizable Meal Plans and Workout regimens for Seniors
Even though many older people are aware of the importance of physical fitness, 85% of seniors do not exercise on a daily basis. If you are finding it hard to get motivated, a reminder of some of the benefits (located on the right side of the page) should spur you to action. Physical activity, as well as proper food intake, will yield a multitude of physical, mental and psychological benefits. GetFit4u is here to help you get started! We will customize a safe and comfortable workout regimen and meal plan designed specfically for your age range.
Maintain Yourself and Your Style
Regular exercise will help protect you from chronic disease, improve your mood and lower your chances of injury.
Exercise and fitness for the elderly can help in a variety of ways, such as helping ease depression and promoting feelings of well beings. As people get older, their bodies become weaker. It becomes more difficult to do everyday task and some people may give up. They avoid doing activities they once loved to prevent any injuries or falls.
That is why GetFit4u offers fitness for the elderly. We will help strengthen your muscles so body movements are easier.We will also help you become more flexible and lose weight by involving aerobic exercises that will help you burn excess calories. All our exercises will help with blood circulation and are beneficial for your heart. Safety and comfort is always a major factor when training our elderly clients. So why wait? Get started today!
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Benefits of Regular Exercise
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Mental Acuity (Alzheimers Disease Prevention) – Research shows regular exercise can help prevent Alzheimers disease and dementia.
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Balance and Flexibility – Improved strength, flexibilty and posture will help you balance and lower your risk of falling.
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Social Interaction – Exercise is a great way to meet people and socialize. Joining a class can make exercise more enjoyable.
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Immune Function – A healthy body fights off infections more easily and quickly.
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Bone Density/Osteoporosis – Regular exercise helps protect against loss in bone mass. Better bone density reduces the risk of broken bones.
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Contentment – Endorphins produced by exercise may help allevate depression/sadness.
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Cardio-Respiratory and Cardiovascular Function – Daily exercise helps lower the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure.
Fuel your Body
Nutrition is the key to building lean muscle mass and burning excess body fat. You always need to make sure you choose the proper foods to fuel your body so you can have the energy and good mental focus to reach your ultimate goal(s). Begin today, by eating the proper types of nutrient dense foods that will help provide you with enough energy throughout the day for your daily routines and workouts. Visit our online store to browse through our customized meal plans and workout regimens www.getfit4ustore.net
The Role Water Should Play in Your Regular Exercise
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) states that as we get older, drinking enough water is important because with age our body is less able to regulate our temperature putting older people at risk of heat-related illness. To read more on the role water should play in your regular exercise regimen, click on the link below.