Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research (AJMR)
https://www.tarj.in
289
AJMR
Muscle mass loss is more common in the elderly than in the young. Older people who have
greater strength tend to be healthier, happier, and have better physical function, as well as fewer
falls. Some doctors may overlook the importance of a strength-training programme that results in
muscular growth when an older person starts one. If possible, stick to a programme that fits your
skills and objectives rather than an underdosed strength training regimen.
For an older adult, establishing a fitness programme requires conducting a baseline fitness exam
to ascertain existing limitations. Any fitness programme for the elderly should be matched to the
person's ability in terms of intensity, frequency, and length of exercise. As a result of the
programme, participants should be stronger than they were at the start.
CONCLUSION
Light strength training activities performed three times per week are recommended for elderly
people. Treadmills, which may be used for walking or a mild jog, are popular gym equipment
that many people utilise. Body weight or elastic band exercises with a minimal effect on the
muscles are generally the best home workouts. When exercising with weights, older people may
do so with appropriate supervision and a lower weight load with an average number of
repetitions (10–12 reps). In order to prevent injuries, it's critical for seniors to keep up a low-
impact strength training regimen. When older individuals work out against a force or resistance,
they become stronger as a result. In addition, progressive resistance training (PRT) enhances
physical functionality in the elderly, such as walking, climbing stairs, and getting up from a chair
more rapidly (e.g.: bathing, cooking). Transferring PRT exercises to clinical populations should
be done with caution due to the lingering question of whether they will have any negative
consequences.
REFERENCES
A movement may be considered as having any number of strength phases but usually is
considered as having two main phases: a stronger and a weaker. When the movement becomes
stronger during the exercise, this is called an ascending strength curve i.e. bench press, squat,
deadlift. And when it becomes weaker this is called a descending strength curve i.e. chin ups,
upright row, standing lateral raise. Some exercises involve a different pattern of strong-weak-
strong. This is called a bell shaped strength curve i.e. bicep curls where there can be a sticking
point roughly midway.
Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |