Low-Impact Exercises for SENIORS

As we age, it becomes increasingly important to stay active. However, many seniors find that traditional forms of exercise, running and jumping can be too strenuous on their joints. This is where low-impact exercises come in.

There are many different types of low-impact exercises that seniors can do. Some popular options include:

Walking:

Low-impact exercises are those that put minimal stress on your joints. This makes them an excellent option for seniors who want to stay active without putting too much strain on their bodies.

Walking is a great way to get your heart rate up and improve your cardiovascular health. It is also a low-impact exercise that is easy on your joints.

Water aerobics:

Water aerobics is a great way to get a full-body workout without putting too much stress on your joints. The water helps to support your weight, making it easier to move around.

Yoga: Yoga is another excellent way to improve flexibility, strength, and balance. It is also a great way to reduce stress and improve overall well-being.

Pilates:

Pilates is a low-impact exercise focusing on core strength and flexibility. It is a great way to improve your posture and reduce back pain.

Resistance training:

Resistance training can help prevent a decline in muscle tissue while strengthening your bones and improving overall resilience.

full-body workout without putting too much stress on your joints. The water helps to support your weight, allowing greater range of motion for your joints.

Gentle Yoga:

This class helps to improve flexibility, strength and balance. Yoga can promote stress reduction and improve overall well-being.

Pilates Sculpt:

This class focuses on developing core strength and improving posture, which can help reduce back pain.

Senior MetStrength:

The Pelican Athletic Club Senior Program (YES) offers a variety of low-impact exercises that are perfect for seniors. Experienced and qualified instructors lead these classes, which are designed to be fun, challenging, safe, and effective.

Some of the low-impact classes offered by the Pelican Athletic Club Senior Program include:

Aqua Fit: his class provides a

This class is designed to improve muscular strength, which can positively impact bone density, balance and coordination. This smallgroup training class is perfect for those who are interested in weight lifting with trainers present to demonstrate and monitor form.

If you are a senior looking for a fun and active way to stay healthy, the Pelican Athletic Club (YES) Senior Program is a great option. Please visit our website (thepac. com), call 985-626-3706, or email jenny@thepac.com to learn more about our senior program.