Before opening Southern Peak Fitness I ran a program specializing in training 50 plus population especially the part of that demographic who hasn’t done much exercise and who is trying to find a safe and friendly environment to belong to. It has been very popular and many of the people I have helped out have even improved so much that they started joining the regular classes. It is absolutely amazing to watch people who haven’t done much training at all develop a new level of fitness and confidence.
Here is an editorial I wrote for the ODT about keeping your Independence while Aging:
With age comes a natural change in muscle strength and bone density. A regular fitness program can help reverse this loss of strength and keep you functional for the rest of your life.
To stay functional it is important to perform exercises which mimic movements you perform in your daily life, like standing from a seated position without issue, lifting things without hurting your back, carrying stuff from A to B without losing your breath and even doing chores around the house or in the garden without straining a muscle or losing balance.
The most important aspects to improve, as you get older are flexibility, balance, cardiovascular fitness and strength for muscles, bones and joints. Regular walking and stretching would be a good start but having a professional coach who specializes in the older population would be of real benefit to make sure you stay fit, strong and injury free.
Imagine how rewarding it is to be able to play with your grandchildren and move freely without issue. The independence that comes with not having to ask for help all the time will be worth more than anything.
I am still running this program at Southern Peak Fitness so if you know anyone who would benefit from this don’t hesitate to get in touch.
The program focusses on:
- Flexibility,
- Balance,
- Cardiovascular fitness
- Strength for muscles, bones and joints
You will start with one–on-one sessions and you can progress to group sessions if you would prefer a group environment.
Christian
Friday 16/09/16
Strength: Deadlift testing:
Option 1: find your 1RM
Option 2: Work on technique in single reps
WOD: For Time
50 Handstand Push ups
50 KB swings 24/16kg
50 KB Lunges
