Staying Fit After 50
 
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Staying Fit After 50
Staying fit after 50 is so difficult, and menopause doesn;t help matters. I have just recently lost 25 pounds, and really hope to keep it off. Look forwar to having anyone in my group with ideas on how to stay fit, and eat right , regardless of this menopause thing, that we women all have to go through.
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lesliepthompson said:
on June 23, 2009 09:58 PM ET

 

I have been asked to develope low cost programs for seniors at our local YMCA.   I have no experience doing this but want to learn!    Can any of you advise me on what our Y might offer?   We have Silver Sneakers and an arthritis water aerobics class.  Anything else?

 

I thank you and our growing senior population thanks you for any help you can give me!

 

 
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Lovestohike
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Lovestohike said:
on July 10, 2009 08:45 AM ET

Both my wife and i like to hike,  I'm sure there are trails and walking paths, anything to keep active. just have plenty of water and hopefully restroom not too far away.


mayrault
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mayrault said:
on June 24, 2009 07:50 PM ET

One is never too old to engage in strength training.....with light weights or tension bands.  This is excellent for improving bone density and helping with balance.

 

---Margaret

 

 


JoanL51
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JoanL51 said:
on June 24, 2009 01:59 PM ET

Tai Chi is a good program to try. I have a bad hip, knee, and ankle (not all on the same side, thank goodness) and I find the flowing movements help both physically and mentally.


demkeith
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demkeith said:
on June 24, 2009 10:52 AM ET

We belong to a private health club.  The most popular exercise programs for seniors are water aerobics, lap swimming and water walking as they are low impact and less likely to lead to injury than dry land exercise and weights.


retiredtraveler
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retiredtraveler said:
on June 24, 2009 07:24 AM ET
edited on June 24, 2009 07:34 AM ET

There are different names for this, but we call it 'sit to be fit'.  This would be a program for people who are limited in their mobility and would do various exercises while sitting. I have seen this done on TV too (can't recall if it had same name or not). Even while sitting, you can move arms and legs around and use small, hand weights.

I assume "Silver Sneakers" is a 'mild', exercise program? I specifically ask that as I don't want to advance the idea that seniors cannot do 'regular' exercise (I'm 59 and jog 4 miles a day, 5 days a week plus weight lift).  There may be a 'market' for classes that target highly fit seniors --- don't know.

Plus, here are some general suggestions from National Institute of Health as far as tailoring a program.

MedlinePlus: Exercise for Seniors

Pool exercise is very popular here. We also have the arthritis class, but we have water aerobics, while originally intended to target very heavy people, is popular with seniors as mild exercise that is more fun than 'sweatin to the oldies'.