Active Aging

Have you considered using power training with your active aging clients? Although it’s not appropriate for every client, many active agers can benefit from this type of training, particularly in terms of their ability to perform activities of daily living. Here are a few tips to begin incorporating power training into senior fitness workouts.

Whether you are a seasoned instructor skilled in teaching active agers or new to that demographic, here are six tips for helping your participants stay forever fit.

When you are training older clients, taking the time to identify your clients’ specific needs, likes and wants is a great way to help them make the connection between exercise and their daily lives, and can have a major impact on their commitment to exercise.

Do you have an accurate vision of what it’s like to train older adults? Many people harbor stereotypes about working with older populations, but most of these couldn’t be further from the truth. Learn about these common misconceptions and why training this often-underserved and overlooked population could lead to your greatest success.

Circuit training can be a great format for training older clients of all ages and ability levels, as it creates an environment of social interaction, motivation and fun, which is critical to engaging and retaining this population. Learn how to create effective functional circuits that address the wide-ranging needs and fitness levels of your older clients.