Nutrient Requirements for Older Adults
As we age, we usually don’t need as many calories, as we did in our younger years. This is mostly because we lose lean body mass, which results in a lower basal metabolic rate, and our activity level often diminishes, which lowers our energy requirements....What Is Your Training Goal?
Before starting a resistance training program, establish what goal you are working towards. Keep in mind that you must train in specific ways to achieve desired results. The four primary resistance training goals are: muscular endurance, hypertrophy (muscle size or...Age-related Changes in Body Composition
As we age, muscle mass declines (sarcopenia). Between 35-70, we lose approximately 20-25% of our lean body mass. Decreased production of certain hormones, disease, poor diet, and an inactive lifestyle contributes to this loss. By making dietary improvements, adding...Stability Ball Training
The use of stability balls has increased significantly. Initially, stability balls were used primarily by individuals with low back problems in physical therapy clinics. However, stability balls are now more commonly used in orthopedic rehabilitation programs, with...General Training Principle #4: Variation
Variation refers to the manipulation of specific training variables such as volume, intensity, exercise selection, frequency of training, rest interval and speed of movement. The application of appropriate training variation is essential when one is attempting to...
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