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