Friday (April 20th, 2012)

As the body ages, physiologic degeneration occurs. This degeneration negatively affects the older adult’s neuromuscular, cardio-respiratory, skeletal and sensory systems. These degenerative changes bring about increased risk to injury and risk of falls. The health and wellness professional must be cognizant of these changes when designing a training program for the older client. In addition to injury risk, physiological precautions and contraindications exist in the older adult. Questions such as why should aerobic exercise be altered or how do I train an older adult with certain chronic disease (such as osteoporosis or cardiovascular disorders) are tough questions to answer. Brought to you by NASM, this session will provide insight to these questions so the health and wellness professional can develop a focused personal fitness program for any older adult.