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Category: Fitness for Older Adults

One of the most common misconceptions about strength training is that it isn’t designed for everyone. That’s a false assumption. If anything, strength training has evolved to be more inclusive and welcoming of everyone and anyone who is eager to benefit from regular fitness and exercise especially when working with a personal trainer.

Loyalty Fitness is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment for everyone to participate in personal training. It’s why our trainers provide personal training programs for special populations who require a higher form of modification to make workouts fit their individual needs. Using their skills and knowledge, our certified personal trainers safely and effectively train individuals with medical conditions, disorders, disabilities, and transient conditions (childhood, adolescence, pregnancy, postpartum).

In this first half of a two-part article, we’ll discuss the many ways our specialized personal training programs for seniors, pre- and post-natal women, and those recovering from injury benefit these individuals and the many ways we ensure their safety during each session. (more…)

As we age, so many things change in our lifestyles as well as our bodies that make keeping our figure a little more difficult. But that doesn’t mean you have to accept it! Improving your physical fitness and eating a healthy diet are key components to help keep you feeling fit and young.
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Over 50 million Americans undergo surgery each year, and about 1.1 million of those surgeries involve having a hip or knee replacement. While the thought of going through joint replacement surgery can be scary, there are some things you can do to prepare yourself physically before undergoing the operation that can help improve the outcome – and speed along your recovery after.

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Let’s face it, everyone gets older eventually. With age comes four common health issues that older adults face: osteoporosis/osteopenia, falling and balance issues, sarcopenia, and heart disease. Just because they are common doesn’t mean we have to roll over and accept it. Starting a strength training routine can help you prevent and manage these age-related issues.

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2020 has been difficult for many. The COVID pandemic has impacted every aspect of our lives – the way we shop, the way we get together with friends and family, and also the way we exercise. Many gyms have been closed and outdoor recreation sites are crowded, so it has been a challenge to get in the workouts that are essential to staying healthy. For those in a high-risk category, such as the immunocompromised or those that are 55 years or older, it’s even more important to consider how to exercise safely.

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Muscle loss happens naturally as we age, and it can have serious consequences. But many people think that building muscle after 50 years of age is unlikely or even dangerous. This couldn’t be farther from the truth! Building muscle after you turn 50 can make a huge difference in your quality of life as you reach your later years. While you may not be as rough and tumble as you once were, you can still weight train to build muscle no matter your age. In fact, picking up a barbell or using a weight machine may provide benefits that you didn’t even realize were possible!

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