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Exercise basics for older adults

Join Katrina Wolf ACSM certified personal trainer, Functional Aging Specialist, Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant and owner of Agewell Senior Fitness as she discusses the basic of why, what and how of exercise programs for older adults. Learn the basic components of and exercise program as well as ideas and tips for people with mobility issues.

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  • 1:48 – Highly variable age group
  • 2:53 – Our bodies as we age
  • 4:08 – Is it safe to exercise as we age and how much activity is recommended
  • 7:16 – Don’t forget strength training
  • 9:43 – To build muscular endurance
  • 10:52 – Balance training as we age
  • 13:17 – Posture and flexibility
  • 16:16 – Stretching
  • 19:31 – Strategies for chronic “sitters”
  • 21:10 – What is frailty
  • 22:06 – Strategies to increase general activity/movement
  • 24:25 – Strategies for low mobility or bed bound people
  • 25:25 – Resources
  • 30:55 – Questions
Katrina Wolf

Katrina Wolf is the owner of Agewell Senior Fitness. She is an ACSM certified Personal Trainer, an ACE certified Senior Fitness Specialist and has over 20 years’ experience as a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant working with the geriatric population.

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