Do entry-level programs and classes emphasize fundamentals (such as safety, language definitions and equipment operation)?
This is key to developing a user-friendly environment. If you think about this, most adults above 60 years of age did not grow up with the fitness industry. They are intimidated by sophisticated equipment and the emphasis on vanity. Begin with the basics so users can develop a fitness self-esteem before working out with the crowd. 12. Has the “gateway” principle been applied? Exercise for young adults is often an end in itself. For older adults, it is the means to an end. As you think about programming, consider ways you can show exercisers how newfound function levels can enhance their life and be a “gateway” for new experiences. Examples include how developing upper-body strength can help a person carry groceries in from the garage, or lift a grandchild up and down, and how conditioning can help a person enjoy a foreign trek by keeping the pace without injury. 13. Does the program have motivated leadership? The program should have an assigned leader, someone accountable for the succe
