This guide is intended for use with the frail elderly, and as a start-off point for the well elderly who may not be engaged in an exercise program. Following a discussion on the values of an exercise program for older adults, suggestions are made for motivating participants to exercise. Precautions before, during, and after exercise are discussed. Implementing an elder fitness program is described, covering selecting the appropriate time and place, the equipment needed, and publicity. Detailed descriptions are given of eight fitness sessions. Walking as an adjunct to the elder fitness program is discussed. The appendices contain references for additional resources for the fitness program. (JD)
Authors
- Authorizing Institution
- American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Reston, VA.
- Peer Reviewed
- F
- Publication Type
- Guides - Non-Classroom
- Published in
- United States of America
Table of Contents
- References 17
- Further Reading 17
- References 21
- Further Reading 22
- Selecting the Time and Place for Elder Fit Sessions 23
- Equipment Needs 23
- Publicizing the Program 24
- References 26
- Further Reading 26
- Explanation of the Elder Fit Program 27
- Health Topic for Discussion Fitness and the 30
- Older Adult 30
- Health Topic for Discussion The Human 34
- Components of Physical Fitness and How Older 38
- Relaxation 41
- Standing Exercises 44
- Relaxation through Mental Imagery 46
- Health Topic for Discussion Proper Nutrition is 47
- Between Pulse and Blood Pressure and the 50
- Importance of Having Both Checked 50
- Periodically 50
- Standing Exercises 51
- Relaxation The Destination Technique 57
- Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and Sports 60
- Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper 60
- References 62
- Yes No 64
- References 65
- Governmental Resources 67
- Selected Organizations for the Aging 68
- Related Professional Organizations 68
- Records and Cassette Recordings 71
- Selected Sources of Props and Equipment 71
