Fitness for seniors: A few important points

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While physical educator Roger Wolfson used to teach students in school about the best parts of fitness, he does have extensive knowledge in health and wellness for people of all ages.

For today, Roger shares a few important points for senior citizens regarding fitness.

Safety should be a primary concern.

The bodies of seniors aren't what they used to be. Their bones are a bit more brittle, and their cardiovascular and respiratory capacities are a bit more limited. Because of this and other reasons, safety should be a primary concern. Warm-up and stretch time before exercising should be longer, and so should cool-down time.

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Low impact is the way to go.

Still about safety, Roger Wolfson highly recommends low impact workouts for seniors. Walking, or even cycling would be better than running. Swimming and golf would also be great options for exercise. For a more fun time, Roger suggests ballroom dancing.

Have a companion.

During exercise, it's ideal that a trainer accompanies a senior citizen. However, if no trainers are available, a companion should be present. In the same vein, when seniors go out for a nature hike or an early morning walk, it's better to go in groups in case of emergency, Roger Wolfson adds.

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