I remember as a teenager and in my early 20s, when I thought about being 50 years old it seemed so far away. I thought for sure I wouldn't be working out the same way. Well here I am at almost 51 years old and I'm still doing my thing pretty much the same way as I was in my 20s. But there are some differences in how things must be done that you can't just ignore. First, recovery is an issue. Like it or not, you can't recover the same way in your 50s as you did I your 20s.…
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WORKING OUT FOR 50 AND OLDER
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EXERCISES FOR SENIORS, PART 3
It's now time for the final part of this series on exercises for seniors. In Part 1, we covered mobility. In Part 2, we covered balance. Now for Part 3, we're going to cover breathing. This is perhaps the single most important element of all fitness exercises and unfortunately, very few people truly understand it. Watch the video to learn more.
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EXERCISES FOR SENIORS, PART 2
In the first part of this series for Seniors' Exercises, we covered mobility exercises. In Part 2, we're covering balancing exercises. The key to balance is to 1) Understand and feel your root or connection to the ground 2) Understand and feel your centreline These are actually part of the same concept, but it's better to think of them separately at first. Watch the video to learn more. In Part 3, we will conclude this series with breathing exercises.
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TRAINING FOR SENIORS, PART 1
So many people think that training for seniors is simply a matter of slowing down, using less weight, or fewer reps. There's a lot more to it than that! For one thing, basic mobility and balance such as being able to squat, sitting in a chair properly, or walking properly can often be a challenge. Some people might not be able to relate to this, but it's a fact of life. So there are three things that must be focused on. First and foremost is Breathing. Second is Mobility, and third is Balance. In Part 1 of this little series, I'm…
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