| Individuals of all age groups follow fitness | | | | The program works first from the consultation |
| programs. The younger generation follows them | | | | level where individuals are suggested a |
| to maintain and develop health. However, even | | | | program after taking into consideration the |
| older people are making sure that they are | | | | medical history of the person. Health risk |
| not left behind. | | | | assessment is also done at this level. The |
| | | | next step is evaluation. Blood pressure, |
| Doctors and physicians advise older people to | | | | flexibility and strength are monitored during |
| opt for senior fitness programs. These | | | | this stage. Individual capacities are |
| programs are specifically designed to cater | | | | assessed and guidelines for the program are |
| to the needs of aging individuals. Exercise | | | | set. At the instructional level, the |
| has become mandatory for senior people who | | | | individual is passed through a progressive |
| are suffering from diseases such as | | | | exercise program that slowly increases in |
| osteoporosis or arthritis. These fitness | | | | intensity. The sessions include warm-up |
| programs offer exercises that are safe for | | | | exercises, followed by aerobic conditioning. |
| senior citizens to follow. | | | | The individuals would also be trained in |
| | | | strength training and stabilizing exercises. |
| The main aim of these programs is to improve | | | | If a person does not enjoy the exercising, |
| cardiovascular fitness. They also help to | | | | personal fitness programs can be designed. |
| improve strength and flexibility of different | | | | |
| muscles and tendons. These programs also help | | | | Research has proved that senior fitness |
| individuals fight chronic diseases. In short, | | | | programs have helped people considerably by |
| they ensure the overall well being of the | | | | ensuring an active life during old age. It |
| individual. Fitness programs are designed | | | | helps in dealing with chronic ailments such |
| after taking into consideration risk factors, | | | | as arthritis that otherwise impair normal |
| doctor's recommendations and personal | | | | activities. It improves stamina and immunity |
| interests. Most fitness clubs require a | | | | to various diseases. Older people find senior |
| fitness certificate from doctors for senior | | | | fitness programs beneficial in maintaining |
| members. | | | | weight. They are able to live healthier lives |
| | | | due to these fitness programs. |