Friday, August 3, 2012

Do you feel like you don't have as much energy to work out like you used to?


As you get older you may need to adjust your workouts according to your age, now that isn't all inclusive because everyone has a different fitness background and fitness level. Here are some things that do need to be taken into consideration when designing a workout program like; age, fitness level, medical issues, time devoted to exercise and commitment level.
  • Age - doesn't mean you just stop working out because you are old and frail, but there are things that aren't necessary anymore like bone jarring activities, jumping around causes too much stress on the joints.
  • Fitness level - if you are an active person then by all means challenge yourself, but if you haven't exercised in years, don't try to do the same routine you left off at 20 something years ago.
  • Medical issues - come naturally with age, so always check with your doctor before starting up a new program. There are special considerations if you have certain diseases like heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, hiring a professional can help design a program that is right for you.
  • Time commitment - everyone has the same amount of time in their day, be realistic as to how much time you really will commit to.

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