FITNESS ABCs
NUTRITION In addition to your doctor's recommendations: Eat a small, easily digestible snack (such as crackers) prior to exerci ...
SENIOR FITNESS INTRODUCTION Average life expectancy has gone up and is expected to continue to increase. By 2010, 40% of the pop ...
PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF AGING Cardiovascular Effects This Cardiovascular system includes the heart and the blood vessels. Due t ...
Respiratory Effects............................................................................................................. ...
Skeletal Effects The Skeletal system consists of the bones and therefore the structural strength of the body. Bones are normally ...
Digestive System Effects Intestinal muscle tone decreases, causing a decline in peristaltic contractions causing constipation. S ...
Nervous System Effects Neurons begin to decrease at around 30 years of age. Luckily nature has created an over abundance of brai ...
FITNESS TESTING The personal trainer does not have the qualifications to stress test anyone let alone a senior. This is the func ...
Cardiovascular Testing Stress testing should be performed by a doctor. Once the doctor has given the written approval with a lis ...
Measure the client pulse while sitting and at rest. Using a treadmill, have the client walk for 5 minutes at 3 mph. If this is t ...
Flexibility Testing Each test should be performed using a couple of practice trials before actually recording scores. The Chair ...
TRAINING Warm-up exercise Begin with a 10 minute warm-up session. Walking on a treadmill is recommended. It is also recommended ...
When conducting group exercise classes, the instructor should maintain a smaller class than normal (no more than 20) to be able ...
Twisting movement of the spine should be done without weights to avoid disc compression. It is important to try to incorporate f ...
EXERCISE INJURY INTRODUCTION This following information is not to be used for self-diagnosis. It's primary intent here is for id ...
CHONDROMALACIA AND PATELLOFEMORAL SYNDROME Patellofemoral Syndrome (Runner's Knee) is generalized knee pain. Generally caused by ...
BREATHING REACTIONS Exercise reactions, range from red blotchiness on the neck, face, or arms (urticaria), to exercise-induced a ...
HEAT RELATED INJURIES High risk individuals are those who work or exercise outdoors, elderly people, young children, those with ...
Move the victim out of the heat. Loosen any tight clothing and apply cool, wet cloths. If the victim is conscious, give cool wat ...
IFA FITNESS FORMS Fitness Evaluation – Part 1 Medical History Test Evaluator: Test Date: Client: Sex: M F Birthdate: Age: Addres ...
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