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Topic- Motivation
Increasing physical activity participation among 50-plus adults: a new approach by Kay Van Norman
The past decade’s advances in age-appropriate fitness programming, equipment and instruction have failed to persuade the vast majority of older adults to become physically active. Health promotion specialists discuss such barriers to participation as programming and staff, transportation, cost, environment, and accessibility. However, even in the absence of any of these barriers (senior housing), the majority of 50-plus adults are still not committed to regular physical activity. Obviously, other significant issues exist that the active aging field has yet to address.
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Keys to behavioral change by Michele Guerra, M.S., CHES
Between 60 - 65% of older individuals say exercise is the best thing they can do for their health, according to AARP, a nonprofit organization that addresses the needs and interests of age 50-plus adults. Clearly, older people understand the link between physical activity and health. But they have yet to act on this awareness.
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Making fitness fun by Sandy Coffman
Making fitness fun is the key to success for everyone in our business, but for the aging population, it is the key to life itself. Let's face it, having a quality life is the definition of health as we grow older, yet it becomes increasingly difficult.
You can promote the up mood of fun through special programming efforts that will keep your members or residents involved in activity, exercise and movement. The key is you, the leader and the professional. To make fun, you have to be fun, and create excitement, enthusiasm, energy, and empathy for this special population.
