Comments on: Elderly Fitness

By: Joe-AgingParentRescue

Joe-AgingParentRescue — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:45:29 +0000

Thanks for this article. I’ve been encouraging my mom to add strength training to her routine. She’s 70 and a little leery of doing weights, but I want her to stay strong so she doesn’t get hurt and get slowed down. She’s got a lot of good years left.

By: Olivia

Olivia — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:16:34 +0000

Great point! I work with seniors (I am a social worker) and exercise definitely affects many aspects of your life. There are of course many health benefits, but I think that it also helps in many social aspects (going out or to fitness classes is a great way to get out there and make friends) and it also improves mental health. This is a really great site! Is there a specific spot for the support community?

By: AbsExercises

AbsExercises — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:23:14 +0000

Actually read this and the content is good. Keep it coming!

By: Burnsville Personal Trainer

Burnsville Personal Trainer — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:06:38 +0000

Exercise can greatly help the elderly. Many have said Regular exercise has been shown to decrease mortality and age-related morbidity in older adults.In order to help our elders we should promote and encourage them to do some outdoor work like brisk walking and others.

By: owain

owain — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 11:44:21 +0000

Exercise can definitely help prevent the wasting effects of aging. Weight lifting in particular is a great way to strengthen the body and keep you healthy. I have seen a few people that lift weights well into their 70’s and they look amazing compared with those that don’t lift weights and about 20 years younger.

By: harry

harry — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:36:10 +0000

Great it’s great to see people exercising into old age. Saw a video of a 70 year old man deadlifting 700lbs! Crazy

By: Tom Parker - Free Fitness Tips

Tom Parker - Free Fitness Tips — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 16:05:20 +0000

Hey Israel. I afree fitness needs to be part of your life, no matter how old you get. In fact one of the reasons I want to improve my flexibility this year is because I feel it is so valuable as you get old. I don’t want to get to a level where I cannot dress myself properly, get in the shower or perform other daily tasks because I have lost my flexibility.

By: Israel Lagares

Israel Lagares — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:11:18 +0000

Swan, what site was that?

By: swan

swan — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:40:58 +0000

Excellent points and being 61 I am definitely interested. A friend turned me onto an online support system that tops the weight loss programs list for a number of reasons. First they educate you with the best advice and myth busters from registered dietitians. There are hundreds of free exercises posted by NASM experts with computer modeling so you can do them right at home. They also offer a community forum which is becoming increasingly popular as a key ingredient any diet and nutrition plan. If you need personal coaching options or help putting an individualized plan together that fits your age group and lifestyle, this assistance is also available.

By: Denise

Denise — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:49:07 +0000

You’re right about the elderly. You have balance problems as you get older and exercise can definitely help with that.

By: Israel Lagares

Israel Lagares — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:18:36 +0000

Good point, I have been hearing about him since I was a kid and they had Jack Lalanne fitness centers in NY.

By: Israel Lagares

Israel Lagares — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:17:55 +0000

Hi Tom, exercise is important no matter what age.

By: David at Animal-Kingdom-Workouts

David at Animal-Kingdom-Workouts — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:39:43 +0000

I’ve long believed that what most people believe is the effects of aging is in reality simply lack of exercise and fitness. Look at Jack Lalanne. He’s in his 90
s now, looks 30 years younger, and is in better shape than most people half his age. For a role model on how to stay fit your entire life, it’s hard to beat Jack. Thanks for the post.

- Dave

By: Tom Rooney

Tom Rooney — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:33:35 +0000

Israel,
You’d be suprised how many baby boomers now in their late 50’s and 60’s are starting to understand that exercise is necessary to extend their lives. Good Post

By: Israel Lagares

Israel Lagares — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:38:13 +0000

Cool Site you have there Jason, thanks for commenting. You are always welcome here!!! I’ll be subscribing to your blog ASAP.

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:33:18 +0000

Cool blog. Exercise is so important. Aerobic jogging totally changed my life. I have lost 130lbs and kept it off for a year on weight watchers. I have fun reading honest posts from people on the same journey as me. I started running too and that has changed my life a lot. I even ran a 50 mile race. Anyways, cool blog.