seniors Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:05:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png seniors Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 Arnold Schwarzenegger Reveals How He Adapted His Workout to His Age https://yourdailysportfix.com/arnold-schwarzenegger-reveals-how-he-adapted-his-workout-to-his-age/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 08:40:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=24291 From becoming Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia to being a blockbuster Hollywood actor and even Governor of California, few professional bodybuilders are as widely known as Arnold Schwarzenegger. Now that he is 74, Schwarzenegger has revealed exactly how he has adapted his workouts to suit his age. Avoid Injuries For Schwarzenegger, avoiding injuries as he […]

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]]> From becoming Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia to being a blockbuster Hollywood actor and even Governor of California, few professional bodybuilders are as widely known as Arnold Schwarzenegger. Now that he is 74, Schwarzenegger has revealed exactly how he has adapted his workouts to suit his age.

Avoid Injuries

For Schwarzenegger, avoiding injuries as he gets older is a priority. “This is why I’ve moved away from free weights and stick to the workout machines,” the former Mr. Olympia revealed.

Consistency Over Difficulty

As a gym fanatic, Schwarzenegger enjoys hitting the gym daily. While he understands that he needs to tone his workouts down, the Hollywood star still makes sure to show up at the gym consistently in order to remain fit and brighten his mood.

Accept the Reality

While getting older can upset some people, Schwarzenegger says that it’s important to accept reality. “Physically, you just have to accept reality and do the best you can,” he explained after realizing that youth is something that you simply cannot get back.

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]]> 5 Ideal Activities For Seniors Who Want to Exercise https://yourdailysportfix.com/5-ideal-activities-for-seniors-who-want-to-exercise/ Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:32:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=17216 It’s a common misconception that it’s not safe for people over 60 to exercise or that it’s too late to start working out at this age. On the contrary, exercising has benefits at any age, so here are some of the best fitness activities for seniors to try. Strength Training People often think that strength […]

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]]> It’s a common misconception that it’s not safe for people over 60 to exercise or that it’s too late to start working out at this age. On the contrary, exercising has benefits at any age, so here are some of the best fitness activities for seniors to try.

Strength Training

People often think that strength training is not suitable for seniors, but the truth is quite the opposite. We lose muscle as we get older, and that’s why strength training with dumbbells is good for seniors to build muscles and reduce the risk of diabetes or osteoporosis.

Bodyweight Workouts

Bodyweight exercises are also good for seniors because they’re also great for building muscle strength and improving heart health.

Water Aerobics

Exercising in the water is perfect for seniors and anyone who’s experiencing back problems because it’s a full-body workout that’s easy on the joints.

Walking

Walking is an activity that literally anyone can enjoy. It’s an accessible low-impact workout that’s good for strengthening muscles and boosting heart health.

Yoga and Pilates

Both yoga and pilates are low-impact activities that are good for strengthening muscles and improving flexibility and balance, all of which are very important for seniors.

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]]> Great Chair Exercises For Seniors https://yourdailysportfix.com/great-chair-exercises-for-seniors/ Wed, 22 May 2019 10:12:29 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=3240 Seniors can exercise, moreover it is recommended to do a daily workout, like walking to your post office. However, there are great chair exercises that are great for the elderly. Scroll down and take a look at the exercises below. Ankle and Wrist Rolls According to trainers and fitness instructors, a good ankle and wrist […]

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]]> Seniors can exercise, moreover it is recommended to do a daily workout, like walking to your post office. However, there are great chair exercises that are great for the elderly. Scroll down and take a look at the exercises below.

Ankle and Wrist Rolls

According to trainers and fitness instructors, a good ankle and wrist rolls will wake up the hands and feet and prepare them to more rigorous exercises. It will improve circulation which contribute to better balance and mobility.

Sit and Stands

It may sound ridiculous to the youngsters, but when you reach the 70s, it might be a struggle to stand up from low chairs or from soft couches. Sit and stands is a great way to help seniors gain the ability to get in and out of chairs independently.

Seated Hip Marches

Seniors usually need to improve flexibility and mobility through the hips and the exercise called seated hip marches is great for them. It is also a great cardiovascular exercise as well.

Single-Leg Calf Raises

Single calf raises will increase strength and mobility through the lower leg.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> seniors Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:05:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png seniors Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 Arnold Schwarzenegger Reveals How He Adapted His Workout to His Age https://yourdailysportfix.com/arnold-schwarzenegger-reveals-how-he-adapted-his-workout-to-his-age/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 08:40:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=24291 From becoming Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia to being a blockbuster Hollywood actor and even Governor of California, few professional bodybuilders are as widely known as Arnold Schwarzenegger. Now that he is 74, Schwarzenegger has revealed exactly how he has adapted his workouts to suit his age. Avoid Injuries For Schwarzenegger, avoiding injuries as he […]

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]]> From becoming Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia to being a blockbuster Hollywood actor and even Governor of California, few professional bodybuilders are as widely known as Arnold Schwarzenegger. Now that he is 74, Schwarzenegger has revealed exactly how he has adapted his workouts to suit his age.

Avoid Injuries

For Schwarzenegger, avoiding injuries as he gets older is a priority. “This is why I’ve moved away from free weights and stick to the workout machines,” the former Mr. Olympia revealed.

Consistency Over Difficulty

As a gym fanatic, Schwarzenegger enjoys hitting the gym daily. While he understands that he needs to tone his workouts down, the Hollywood star still makes sure to show up at the gym consistently in order to remain fit and brighten his mood.

Accept the Reality

While getting older can upset some people, Schwarzenegger says that it’s important to accept reality. “Physically, you just have to accept reality and do the best you can,” he explained after realizing that youth is something that you simply cannot get back.

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]]> 5 Ideal Activities For Seniors Who Want to Exercise https://yourdailysportfix.com/5-ideal-activities-for-seniors-who-want-to-exercise/ Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:32:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=17216 It’s a common misconception that it’s not safe for people over 60 to exercise or that it’s too late to start working out at this age. On the contrary, exercising has benefits at any age, so here are some of the best fitness activities for seniors to try. Strength Training People often think that strength […]

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]]> It’s a common misconception that it’s not safe for people over 60 to exercise or that it’s too late to start working out at this age. On the contrary, exercising has benefits at any age, so here are some of the best fitness activities for seniors to try.

Strength Training

People often think that strength training is not suitable for seniors, but the truth is quite the opposite. We lose muscle as we get older, and that’s why strength training with dumbbells is good for seniors to build muscles and reduce the risk of diabetes or osteoporosis.

Bodyweight Workouts

Bodyweight exercises are also good for seniors because they’re also great for building muscle strength and improving heart health.

Water Aerobics

Exercising in the water is perfect for seniors and anyone who’s experiencing back problems because it’s a full-body workout that’s easy on the joints.

Walking

Walking is an activity that literally anyone can enjoy. It’s an accessible low-impact workout that’s good for strengthening muscles and boosting heart health.

Yoga and Pilates

Both yoga and pilates are low-impact activities that are good for strengthening muscles and improving flexibility and balance, all of which are very important for seniors.

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]]> Great Chair Exercises For Seniors https://yourdailysportfix.com/great-chair-exercises-for-seniors/ Wed, 22 May 2019 10:12:29 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=3240 Seniors can exercise, moreover it is recommended to do a daily workout, like walking to your post office. However, there are great chair exercises that are great for the elderly. Scroll down and take a look at the exercises below. Ankle and Wrist Rolls According to trainers and fitness instructors, a good ankle and wrist […]

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]]> Seniors can exercise, moreover it is recommended to do a daily workout, like walking to your post office. However, there are great chair exercises that are great for the elderly. Scroll down and take a look at the exercises below.

Ankle and Wrist Rolls

According to trainers and fitness instructors, a good ankle and wrist rolls will wake up the hands and feet and prepare them to more rigorous exercises. It will improve circulation which contribute to better balance and mobility.

Sit and Stands

It may sound ridiculous to the youngsters, but when you reach the 70s, it might be a struggle to stand up from low chairs or from soft couches. Sit and stands is a great way to help seniors gain the ability to get in and out of chairs independently.

Seated Hip Marches

Seniors usually need to improve flexibility and mobility through the hips and the exercise called seated hip marches is great for them. It is also a great cardiovascular exercise as well.

Single-Leg Calf Raises

Single calf raises will increase strength and mobility through the lower leg.

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