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Exercise for Seniors - An active life for active people, exercises to roll away the years
Copyright (c) 2006 Paul J. O'Brien

Exercise for seniors, not a major aspect of the fitness
industry is it? No. Unfortunately most fitness instructors
don't consider the elderly good candidates for fitness.
Luckily you and I know better.

Old school physical culture is the basis for modern fitness
and health clubs, and yet its most valued and experienced
practitioners are ignored or written off completely. I was
the same once. I remember my grandfather, a great man, who
in his time explored jungles people had never heard of,
built walls bigger than giants and never missed a day of
exercise in his life.

It wasn't exercise for seniors it was just exercise. In his
eighties he didn't consider himself too old to not be
active, and by god he wasn't. Everyday when I got home I'd
find him leaving for his 4 o'clock walk. Away he'd go, out
pacing and outlasting the young whippersnappers on the
street running about. He'd just chuckle and laugh and keep
going.

He was always a strong man. He worked hard everyday of his
life and it showed. His arms were taught like layers of
thick rope twisting and pulled hard. His posture was
impeccable and his energy astounding. He was sharper and
faster mentally than most college graduates who think they
have all the answers. The reason ' he exercised every day
without fail.

Exercise for Seniors is important. It strengthens the
immune system, the internal organs, promotes better hearts
and lungs. It keeps the mind sharp and the memory accurate,
the bones strong and days enjoyable.

If you are a senior why don't you show the youth of today
what real dedication is like and get back to exercise? If
you are a son or daughter teach your parents the exercises
on these pages and enjoy a nice relaxing break from the
rush of modern life.

Every exercise for Seniors here can be performed at home
with or without equipment. Many can be done form the
comfort of your arm chair. Remember fitness and strength
are two forms of freedom all of us can enjoy.

Where can you train?

Let's look at some of the ease places to apply isometrics
exercise for seniors. You'll never have to leave your room.
So lousy weather is no excuse. You don't need a gym
membership and you don't need equipment. Remember you can
find full animated instruction for these exercises on my
website.

Your Bed ' Yep. You can get a great workout in bed, and is
not what you are thinking. A little known fact for those
that may be reading this, bed was where Bruce Lee began his
workouts. It's true. Lying in bed Bruce lee went through a
series of isometric stretches and olds to get the blood
flowing to his muscles and energise and focus him for the
day ahead. Take a tip from a legend, start your day the
right way. Workout out the minute you wake.

Your Armchair ' I know, it's amazing. You can watch TV;
listen to the radio, chat with friends and workout. Simple
movements like pulling your legs in against the chair
strengthens your hamstrings. Pulling in your arms while
holding the armrest strengthens your back and lats. A
minute of this and gets the muscles awake, strong and
invigorate the body with little effort.

Your Door ' Next time you leave a room or get up to answer
the door get in some strength training. Try pushing against
the door with your arms to strengthen and tone your chest
and triceps. Push up on the top of the door frame to work
your shoulders.

Most senior citizens have access to a bed, a chair and a
door frame. That's all you need and few minutes of your
time to improve your strength, fitness and energy levels
with isometric exercise for seniors.

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