The gym it is a real cure-all for seniors, so much so that for over 60 a specific discipline was born: that of Silver Fitness. Today this age group is made up of active people intent on facing a life full of commitments and interests, increasingly attentive to improving physical fitness, taking advantage of dedicated programs. Specific paths guided by the personal trainer, calibrated and designed to alternate a free body workout with one with weights and tools.
Although it caters to seniors, the new Silver Fitness has no real age limits, because it can improve physical performance for all generations. Furthermore, it is a very versatile discipline: it can be practiced in the gym, in rehabilitation centers or even following online courses.
Silver Fitness: what it is
Silver Fitness training includes two major types of movement: free body and with gear, real targeted paths for the well-being of seniors:
- Free body: the activities can be many and different, starting from yoga passing through pilates, from stretching to the most intense exercises. For example push-ups, sit-ups, planks, hops on the spot, running and skipping on the spot, lunges, squats, up to steps and pushups. A type of movement that can also be followed online and from the comfort of home, thanks to the use of comfortable clothing, fitness shoes and a mat;
- Equipment and gym: the presence of weights, machinery and tools improves the muscular response, for a good execution it is essential to attend a well-equipped and well-stocked center. An optimal solution is to use a personal trainer and a personalized card according to your needs.
Sport is the best answer against Sedentary life, a path that can turn into one lifestyle and to be followed with the right consistency. To alternate with classic walks, perhaps in the company of friends and pets, or with running and swimming, able to improve breathing resistance and coordination.
Silver Fit, all the benefits and advantages
Constant physical activity and targeted training allow you to achieve different advantages e benefits: programs for seniors focus on consistency as the main rule. This is why the Silver Fitness courses are so successful, in addition to the obvious benefit for the body, organs and mind:
- best Balance and fluidity of movements;
- increased motor reactivity;
- improvement ofmood and personal serenity, thanks also to the elimination of toxins and stress;
- lowering of the values of cholesterol, blood pressure and better management of blood glucose values;
- improved circulation and cardio-respiratory efficiency;
- better muscular endurance and reduction of joint pain;
- prevention and lowering of the risks of developing heart disease;
- reduction of abdominal and body fat;
- improvement of physiological functions also thanks to greater muscle tone;
- improvement of concentration, attention, coordination and memory skills.