I know my parents would really benefit from physical activity, but I can imagine my mother jumping rope at her stage. What kind of things would she do with a Personal Trainer?
Some of the most important exercises focus on muscle tone, balance, coordination, and flexibility. Using free weights (ranging anywhere from 1 pound on up…) muscles involved in posture and alignment are strengthened. Movements such as the weight lifting “squat” are important for getting in and out of chairs, and climbing steps. People over the age of 55 are at greater risk for heart disease, as well as other degenerative illness—exercise increases blood flow to the internal organs such as the heart, liver, and kidneys, so that the entire body functions better.
