Personal Training for 50s and over
To be a personal trainer for the growing population of above 50s it is important to alter personal training style to suit their needs and allow them to gain maximum benefit from the personal training sessions. As a personal trainer there are certain points to keep in mind. PAR-Q Personal trainers should always get new clients to fill in a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) to ensure you are aware of any medical conditions or injuries. This is a great opportunity for over 50’s clients to get to know what they have done in the past, what they enjoy and what they want to work on. If they have had an injury or medical condition then you can ask more about it and adjust any training accordingly. Warm-Ups Warm-ups become even more important for over 50’s to ensure their muscles and joints are ready and prepared for exercise. This can just be a low level aerobic activity such as a brisk walk on a treadmill or slow pedaling on an exercise bike. Car...