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Silver SneakerGeared Toward Senior Citizens
Created by:Scott BrysonBetsy HuffEric Sellitto
Major Components To Senior Fitness- Cardio or Aerobic
- Resistance
- Flexibility
- Balance
Flexibility Training
Just as it is for athletes, weekend warriors, & everyone in-between stretching is important for overall physical health.
For the Elderly it helps to keep flexible due to their sedentary lifestyles and inability to do some workouts.
Stretching can help them tend to their everyday activities.
Types of Stretches
Dynamic These stretches have you moving certain body parts
instead of holding the stretch. These are more for pre-workout to get blood pumping
and not to over stretch the muscle prior to working out.
Static These stretches have you holding the stretch for 30-60
seconds to stretch the muscles for more flexibility. These stretches are more for after a workout, cools the
muscles down and makes sure you have the proper length- tension in the muscle.
Areas of Stretches
Neck
Shoulder
Arm
Chest
Back
Ankle
Hamstring
Quadriceps
Hip
Calf
Joint Movements
Neck flexion, extension, lateral flexion
Shoulder flexion, extension, ab/adduction
Leg extension, flexion, ab/adduction
Hip flexion, extension, lateral flexion, ab/adduction
Lower back flexion, extension, lateral flexion
Ankle flexion, extension
Resistance Training
Research has shown its good for both men and women of all ages
Studies have shown that lifting weights two or three times a week increases strength by building muscle mass and bone density
Who it Benefits
Benefits senior population dramatically
Studies have shown it reduces symptoms of many chronic diseases
Obesity
Diabetes
Osteoporosis
Many others
Modifications to Exercise
Some people are limited by weight bearing exercises due to injuries
Silver Sneakers classes have developed non-weight bearing workout classes
Seated Band Press
While sitting, press up with band for added resistance
Provides more stability versus standing
Non-weight bearing
Seated Hip Flexion
While sitting, keep leg at 90 degrees and lift up
Non-weight bearing
Easier on people who do not have the balance and coordination while standing
Balance Training
By improving the hip and leg muscles and retraining them to accommodate a shift in weight, we can prevent falls and give the client back their sense of independence.
One out of three senior citizens fall each year
Split Squat
• This is a well know exercise
• It is really great for improving balance because you are focusing on shift your weight to each foot accordingly
• This is one of the exercises that we will performing but with an upward and downward motion
• This can also be done using a chair as support
Heel to Toe Walking
• This exercise is also focusing on weight shift and finding balance once the equilibrium has changed
• As you see in the picture there should be a person there to assist the client if need be
Work Cited Nihseniorhealth.gov
Sdmesa.edu
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