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Nursing & Home Care offers personal training program
Posted on 02/22/2010
WILTON With fitness being one of the top New Year's resolutions every year, it's no surprise that senior citizens are also looking for ways to stay healthy in 2010, according to a news release. Despite the fact that regular exercise has been shown to reduce the impact of illness and chronic diseases and increase mobility, flexibility and balance among seniors, many older Americans are concerned about their physical limitations and are uncertain about what type of exercise would be most appropriate for them. To promote healthy aging for this generation, Nursing & Home Care has developed its "Active Aging" fitness program, a private personal training program specifically designed for seniors and others with physical limitations or chronic conditions. This program includes an assessment of a person's abilities, training needs, the development of a personalized exercise plan and hands-on supervision by a physical therapist/personal trainer, combining the strengths of a medical professional with the skills of a licensed trainer. According to U.S. Department of Heath & Human Services, just 2 1/2 hours per week or 20 minutes a day is sufficient for adults to gain substantial health benefits from moderate physical activity. Appropriate exercise can help reduce aches and pains, as well as slow down the progression of certain conditions associated with getting older. More specifically, exercise slows the loss of muscle mass, strengthens bones, alleviates joint and muscle pain, reduces stress and improves mobility and balance, reducing the risk of falling and sustaining a serious injury, Since the hardest part is getting started and seniors might find the idea of a new exercise regimen daunting, Nursing & Home Care offers the following tips to help get started: * Begin to build endurance and get your heart pumping by taking brisk walks if possible. Change your walking routes and times to avoid boredom. * Consider inviting a friend to take walks with you. Having a buddy to exercise with can make the time more enjoyable. * Consider Yoga or Pilates to increase balance and flexibility and to develop calm breathing techniques. * Turn everyday activities into exercise. Park father away from store entrances and walk the extra steps or carefully stretch to reach items placed up high. Stretching keeps the circulation and energy flowing. * Take the stairs instead of the elevator where possible. * Good footwear is also important. Those with arthritis, diabetes or orthopedic problems can remain active with appropriate shoes. For more information about the "Active Aging" personal fitness training program, please call Nursing & Home Care at (203) 762-8958.
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