Rebuild Yourself Reconstruction Zone Fitness Center Bernadette DeArmond
February Reconstruction Zone Fitness Center Focused on men and women age 40 and above
February Reconstruction Zone Fitness Center Also for Beginners People who are “out of shape” People with chronic illness
February Adverse Effects of Aging Weakness Muscle loss (sarcopenia) Bone Loss Impaired balance Metabolic changes Weight gain Diabetes Heart Disease
February Inactivity/ not Aging Weakness Muscle loss (sarcopenia) Bone Loss Impaired balance Metabolic changes Weight gain Diabetes Heart Disease
February Inactivity vs. Exercise Weakness Muscle loss (sarcopenia) Bone Loss Impaired balance Metabolic changes Weight gain Diabetes Heart Disease Strength and power Muscle growth Stop bone loss ? Regain bone Improved insulin sensitivity +/-Weight loss Higher HDL
February Health Benefits of Exercise Maintain or build bone and muscle Reduce risk of coronary disease Reduce risk of Type II diabetes Reduce high blood pressure Relieve pain of osteoarthritis Relieve depression
February Goals of an Exercise Program Strength Stamina Flexibility Coordination and Balance Fun
February Wish List for a Gym Quiet Clean Well Equipped Real Strength Training No “body builders” Comfortable
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Contraindications VS Excuses
February Contraindications to Exercise Acute MI Severe aortic stenosis Decompensated heart failure Unstable arrhythmias Uncontrolled diabetes Uncontrolled hypertension Acute infection Pulmonary embolism
February Excuses
February Not Enough Time
February Long Time Since Last Exercise Program
February Nothing to Wear
February Not in Shape
February Don’t Know How
February Exercise is not rocket science
February Strength training:PRT Progressive Resistance Training Increase muscle and bone Add power for daily activities Improve metabolism Make aerobics easier
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February Cardio-respiratory Exercise Improve endurance Lower BP Improve cardiac blood flow Improve peripheral blood flow Weight loss Improve balance
February Specialized Equipment for Older Clients Keiser Air Keiser Stretch Zone Fit Express Hydraulics NuStep Cross Trainers Sci-Fit Bike
February Great Equipment For Active Adults Treadmills Ellipticals VersaClimber Water Rower X-Bike Functional Trainer Skier’s Edge Core Golf Trainer
February “Attended Training”
February Customized Programs Flexible, personalized programs Work at your own pace Adaptive programs for people with health problems
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February The road to health is paved with good intentions—Put into motion!