HOME EXERCISE PROGRAM FOR SENIORS
BECAUSE FALLS PREVENTION FOR THE ELDERLY IS IMPORTANT
#REALISATION
Are your parents or grandparents having an overtly *sedentary routine?
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(*That means, they are not being as active as they should be.)
First, some
#FACTS…
Muscle degenerates at a rate up to 40% decrease by 80 years old.
Muscle loss leads to weakness.
Physical health affects mental health.
Then, it’s a self serving vicious cycle to health and functional decline.
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One of the most effective ways to combat the loss of muscle mass is by stimulating hypertrophy and increasing muscle strength by incorporating strength training.
[Study]
6 months of strength training 3 times per week, maximum lean body mass increased by 1.0 ± 0.5 kg in seniors.
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Three months of supervised strength training caused an increase in fat-free mass in the thigh muscle and the whole body in seniors.
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#ACTION
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STEP 1
Have a chat with them that you are arranging for a professional to do a check up on their health.
Once they approve, send us their info and we will arrange for a call to speak with them to gather info about their profile and tell them more about the importance of futureproofing one's health.
This is also when we gather info to get a snapshot of their profile.
STEP 2
We do this by building trust.
Schedule in the first session for our exercise therapist for a try-out session.
STEP 3
Our program ensures activities are tailored to the individual's abilities and goals to encourage them with attainable successes and move up at their pace.
FINALLY,
Look out for the progress report weekly on how they are progressing with more activity and them smashing goals.
#GO!
