Active Aging

It’s no secret that the world’s population is getting older. This age wave is creating wide-ranging opportunities for health and exercise professionals who have a functional knowledge and expertise in aging and its impact on well-being.

Check out these five tips for keeping active older-adult participants excited about attending class week after week.

Your clients should never have to skip a workout if the gym is unavailable. If you work with older adult clients who are interested in staying active, here are nine ideas to help them get outside and explore creative ways to get adequate amounts of physical activity.

If you work with active agers, incorporating exercises into your clients’ programs that can aid in fall prevention is essential. These TRX exercises, which challenge balance and build strength, dynamic movement and mobility, are a great way to help clients of every age build and maintain the strength and balance needed for a long, healthy life.

As a health and exercise professional, you will undoubtedly encounter female clients who are experiencing menopause. Learn how declining hormone levels during menopause affects appetite, metabolism and energy expenditure, and how exercise can help your clients avoid gaining weight.