1. Training Older Adults Based on NASM CPT Textbook & ACE CPT Textbook
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2. Lecture Objectives Students should be able to:
Define and describe age considerations.
Describe the characteristics of older adults.
Describe how to modify a program for older adult clients.

3. Exercise and Older Adults
Physical activity is essential for adults >65 years
By 2030, 1 in 5 Americans will be 65 years old or older
Most rapidly growing age group in America

4. Exercise and Older Adults
Typical signs of aging:
Graying and loss of hair
Loss of height
Reduced lean body mass
Loss of skin elasticity and associated wrinkles
Thickening of nails
Changes in eyesight
Reduced coordination

5. Exercise and Older Adults
There are also changes in cardiovascular, endocrine, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems
So, what exactly happens to the human body as it ages?
Video: How does aging affect the body?

6. Exercise and Older Adults
Many, but not all have one or more chronic conditions that vary in type and severity
Common forms of degeneration associated with aging:
Osteoporosis
Arthritis
Low back pain
Obesity
Arteriosclerosis
Atherosclerosis
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD)
1. Briefly discuss each of the listed forms of “degeneration”.

7. Exercise and Older Adults
1. Briefly discuss each of the listed forms of “degeneration”.

8. Exercise and Older Adults

9. Exercise and Older Adults
Degenerative processes associated with aging can lead to a significant reduction in functional capacity:
Strength
Endurance
Cardiorespiratory fitness
Proprioceptive neural responses

10. Exercise and Older Adults
One of the most import and and fundamental activities affected by degenerative ageing is walking.
The ability or inability to perform ADLs can be measured:
Bathing
Eating
Housekeeping
Leisure activities

11. Exercise and Older Adults
It has been demonstrated that the decreased functional capacity of older adults can be slowed or reversed.
Before initiating an exercise program:
Initial Consultation Forms
Movement Assessments
Senior Fitness Test
Silver Sneakers.com
You can learn about the “Senior Fitness Test” battery here:

12. Exercise and Older Adults
Older adults, with or without other chronic conditions respond to exercise much the same way as apparently healthy younger adults.
SMR and static stretching are advised for this population.
Simple forms of active-isolated or dynamic stretching can be recommended as part of the warm-up process.
Video: Stretching exercises while seated

13. Exercise and Older Adults
Cardiorespiratory training:
Stage I or Stage II
Be aware of medications
Monitor closely
Progress slowly

14. Exercise and Older Adults
Resistance training:
Start with Level 1 – Phase 1 training (stabilization)
Progress slowly
Safety first
Precise technique

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Review Table

17. Get Certified! ACE Senior Fitness Specialty Certification
1. Review the guidelines found in Table

18. Any questions?