130520 Strength training for the 60 plus By Daniel Paré, NCCP, CSO, CSPS, CSTS, Strength and conditioning coach, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. Hello everyone, today we are going to talk about strength training for the 60 plus years of age. First of all it is never too late to get started. Some of us have … Continue reading 130520 Strength training for the 60 plus by Daniel Pare Part 1
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190220 The benefits of skipping rope
190220 The benefits of skipping rope Many of us skipped rope during an earlier time in our lives. But as we got older the rope was forgotten while we hurried about in our busy lives. As it so happens it really was great exercise then and it remains an excellent one today. The main difference … Continue reading 190220 The benefits of skipping rope
181219 Senior fitness books
Since I have been training others for a long time now, I thought it only proper that this book should be accessible to other ActivelyFitSeniors. While there are others on the Amazon site, this one is particulary suited to our generation as it deals specifically with improving your strength. The others are available on Amazon. … Continue reading 181219 Senior fitness books
040919 Cardiovascular and respiratory endurance training
040919 Cardiovascular and respiratory endurance training The principle methods used to develop the cardiovascular and respiratory systems revolve around working below the anaerobic (without oxygen) threshold pace for both time and distance. This means performing a cardiovascular exercise at a pace fast enough to tax the physical response of the two but without going into … Continue reading 040919 Cardiovascular and respiratory endurance training
160619 Introduction to aerobic conditioning
160619 Introduction to aerobic conditioning Aerobic conditioning is your body’s adaptations to working continuously ‘with oxygen’ or in other words ‘with air’. It is also known as cardio respiratory endurance or aerobic power. The word ‘power’ indicates a strong response to imposed conditions. Cardio work is a continuous activity that puts an increased demand on … Continue reading 160619 Introduction to aerobic conditioning
050619 Starting out with an aerobic exercise plan
050619 Starting out with an aerobic exercise plan The research over the past several years continues to support the benefits of aerobic exercise. Not only is it good for your cardiovascular system but it helps ease fatigue symptoms in those with chronic fatigue syndrome, in the elderly, and the long-term sedentary person. However, this does … Continue reading 050619 Starting out with an aerobic exercise plan
030419 Adult exercise guidelines
030419 Adult exercise guidelines Inactivity diminishes a person’s ability to lead a healthy productive life and living a long time doesn’t mean much if you aren’t able to enjoy it. Avoiding the sedentary lifestyle is easier than it may appear. Simply get moving. You don’t have to be an elite world class athlete to reap … Continue reading 030419 Adult exercise guidelines
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