Health, Fitness & Wellness Tips

senior weightsResistance Training for Seniors

Fear of falling, weight-bearing pain due to arthritis and difficulty in moving from a seated to standing position are often caused by to muscle weakness.  Unfortunately these issues are likely to lead to self-imposed restrictions in mobility as well as general decline in functionality among the elderly... Restoration and maintenance of muscle mass should be a primary concern for seniors, so that mobility and normal daily activities can be maintained or improved.

Medical research has been following this topic closely and studies have concluded that healthy elderly people can participate in sustained programs of moderate intensity without injury and with excellent compliance. A program of this nature could impact on gait and postural stability of elderly people. They demonstrated an increase of between 20 to 60 percent in dynamic strength. They also found that the most rapid gain was in the first six weeks (30 percent increase in strength achieved). Dynamic strength continued over a 10-month period.

Other positive physical improvements gained by following a regular fitness program include increased bone density, improved metabolism (due to increase in muscle mass), reduced incidence of depression, and general improved functionality for every day living.

Panorama Recreation offers a variety of classes to help Seniors keep strong and healthy.  Try one today and enjoy the many benefits of being fit!

Arthritis Self-Management Program

Wednesday

10am-12pm

Panorama

Panorama Balance Class

Monday & Wednesday

1-2pm

Greenglade

Tuesday& Thursday

11:30am-12:30pm

Panorama

Tuesday& Thursday

1:30-2:30pm

Central Saanich Cultural Centre

Gentle Pilates

Tuesday

4-4:55pm

Greenglade

Fabulous 50+ Strength Training

Tuesday & Thursday

10:45-11:45am

Panorama

Osteofit

Monday & Wednesday

1:15-2:15pm

Panorama

Cardio Conditioning

Monday & Wednesday

8:45-9:45am

Shoal Centre

Stretch & Strength

Monday & Wednesday

10:15-11:15am

Shoal Centre

Chair Fit

Tuesday & Thursday

11:30-12:30pm

Shoal Centre

50+ Yoga

Tuesday

12-1:30pm

Greenglade

Yogalates for 50+

Friday

11:30-1pm

Greenglade

Referenced from: Rob Parker (PTonthenet)