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Topic- Program design
Effective physical activity for the oldest-old by Marilynn Larkin, MA
On any given day, Tony Martin, 97, might be among the Hollywood personalities doing yoga under the guidance of Yuriko Byers, a personal yoga trainer from Malibu, California. Although Martin is a relatively new client, Byers worked with his wife, Cyd Charisse (who died in 2008), for many years. In a career spanning close to 40 years, Byers has learned that celebrities are no different from others when it comes to doing yoga: They may need some prodding and encouragement, but they appreciate the benefits, which include stress reduction and the ability to center themselves, as well as function better.
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First Step to Active Health for Diabetes by Phil Page, PT, ATC, MS, CSCS, and Michael E. Rogers, PhD, CSCS, FACSM
Diabetes is a chronic disease affecting an estimated 180 million people worldwide, advises the World Health Organization. In the United States, 24 million people—8% of the population—have diabetes, and the number of individuals with this condition grows every year, increasing 25% in the past 6 years alone2 (see Figure 1 on page 45). In fact, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently estimated that one in 3 (~30%) Americans born in 2000 will develop diabetes in their lifetime.
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Liquid fusion: Dive into blended shallow-water program ideas by Mary E. Sanders, PhD, FACSM
During the International Council on Active Aging’s recent conference, I presented a preconference session with educator/trainer Mary Curry in which we shared new ideas to attract land participants to water programs and add variety to offerings. We chose some of the top land-based trends in fitness—mind/body exercise, sports, and dance programs—and created the essence of these movements in water. We then organized the ideas into a “fusion” format.
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Targeting physical activity to women 55-70 by Shelley Callaghan
Within the growing population of older adults, women ages 55-70 are part of a unique group that needs to be targeted. The investment made today will go a long way to ensuring these women are healthy over the long term, reducing the burden on the health system and increasing their quality of life as they age.
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Plan a walking program by Julie Milner
Now that spring is here and summer not far behind, it’s a good time to plan a walking program. People will be interested in going outside, and both outdoor and indoor locations offer wonderful opportunities for walks.
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Group exercise blueprints for older adults by Michelle Streif, MA, CPT*D
As our older adult population explodes, we are answering the demand for smarter classes designed to benefit this increasingly active population. As instructors, we need to do our best to meet industry guidelines for environmental and safety issues, and learn the teaching skills necessary to successfully lead older adults.
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