Helping seniors exercise their independence

GRACEFUL AGING & WELLNESS

Seniors must exercise regularly if they wish to age gracefully, keep their independence and maintain a great quality of life.

Graceful Aging & Wellness provides Birmingham-area seniors with individualized fitness programs they can enjoy in their own homes with professional trainers.

One-on-one sessions with trainers “ensure proper techniques and reduce risk of injury, but also build relationships that improve social and mental well-being,” says Sarah Brumfield, a Certified Fitness Trainer and founder of Graceful Aging & Wellness.

These sessions increase strength, endurance, balance and mobility; improve mood and cognitive function; and aid in fall prevention.

Routine fitness training can also help “reduce the onset or frequency of conditions associated with aging, such as heart disease, Type II diabetes and osteoporosis,” Brumfield says.

According to the American College of Sports Medicine, combining 30-60 minutes of strength training to any amount of aerobic activity will enhance the benefits. Results include a 40% lower risk of premature death, 46% lower incidence of heart disease and a 28% lower chance